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Private equity reshapes UK law firm governance

External capital is transforming UK law firm governance, financing structures and regulatory risk management.

Delays in family courts are putting thousands of children in limbo: Is there a way Forward?

As far as section 1(2) of the Children Act 1989 is concerned, family practitioners should recognise that, where a child’s welfare is concerned, a delay in family court proceedings is inimical. But to what extent does the family court actually recognise this principle? 

Farmers face risks from old laws

English farmers are at risk of costly delays due to outdated land laws affecting their transactions

Government drops controversial legal plans

The Government’s decision to withdraw plans for extra legal defences for abuse defendants has been praised by lawyers

Urgent action needed to protect lawyers

On World Day of Social Justice, the Law Society highlights the threats lawyers face in ensuring justice

Salts Healthcare v Pelican Healthcare: infringement, equivalence and IPEC costs on appeal

Court of Appeal clarifies the doctrine of equivalents and pre-transfer costs in patent disputes.

Fridman v Agrofirma Oniks: Court of Appeal confirms sanctions travel ban ends English court jurisdiction

The Court of Appeal rules that an indefinite travel ban removes a defendant's amenability to service within the jurisdiction.

R v Fartun Jamal: Court of Appeal clarifies section 5 risk requirement in child death cases

The Court of Appeal holds that a pre-existing risk of serious harm is not required where the defendant caused death through a course of neglect.