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Wills v Holder: Upper Tribunal overturns agricultural tenancy succession ruling

The Upper Tribunal ruled that off-farm contracting income could not automatically satisfy the agricultural tenancy succession livelihood test.

Onecom v EVE Connect: High Court rejects bid to strike out 22-year loss of profits claim

The High Court rejected a bid to strike out Onecom’s long-term loss of profits claim but ordered clearer particulars.

Boate v Millenium Pharmacy: County Court allows secondary victim claim after fatal morphine overdose to proceed

A mother’s psychiatric injury claim can proceed after she administered a toxic morphine dose to her daughter due to alleged medical negligence.

Thames Water v Imber: High Court finds settlement fraud after defendant failed to disclose completed property sale

The High Court set aside a £225,000 settlement after finding no realistic defence to fraudulent misrepresentation.

University of Sussex v Office for Students: High Court rejects costs reduction and protects Free Speech Union from costs order

The High Court refused to reduce Sussex’s costs recovery or order the Free Speech Union to pay costs following a judicial review.

İşbilen v Turk: High Court orders intermediary for ADHD-affected defendant during evidence

The High Court ruled that intermediary assistance was necessary for Selman Turk’s oral evidence, but not throughout the trial.

Beyond the final report: Closing the public inquiry implementation gap

Public inquiries can expose institutional failings and recommend far-reaching reforms, but ensuring those recommendations are implemented remains a persistent challenge

Yorkshire solicitor achieves top ranking

Ison Harrison's Gemma Vine has been recognised in the Chambers UK rankings for her significant legal work involving inquests and inquiries