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Conroy v Stojek: solicitor awarded £9,500 over fraudster Google review

Court assesses defamation damages for a former client's one-star review calling a solicitor a fraudster.

Simon v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: protest restriction challenge fails at permission stage

High Court refuses judicial review of Section 14 conditions limiting pro-Palestinian protest location in Swiss Cottage.

KA v Secretary of State for the Home Department: intelligence documents rejected in Afghan asylum claim

Tribunal accepts relationship at heart of claim but rejects alleged killing and Taliban pursuit as unreliable.

Smith v South Kesteven District Council: judicial review of section 70C refusal fails

Court refuses permission to challenge council's decision to decline determining a Traveller site planning application.

Patel v General Optical Council: Court of Appeal refuses permission despite judgement delays

Court of Appeal declines optometrist's appeal despite criticising Deputy Judge's bed-bound hearing and lengthy delays.

Freeths strengthens London construction practice

Leading law firm Freeths has expanded its London Construction and Engineering practice with two strategic senior hires

BA (Iran) appeal dismissed over credibility and sur place activism findings

Tribunal dismisses Iranian Kurd's asylum appeal over credibility issues and non-genuine sur place activity.

AI and witness evidence: navigating the risks

As generative AI enters litigation, practitioners must consider its impact on the reliability and preparation of witness evidence