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Chinda v Cardiff & Vale University Health Board: when a change of mind cannot justify Part 36 withdrawal

High Court confirms that claimant vulnerability does not permit withdrawal of accepted Part 36 offer.

R v Mahek Bukhari: Court of Appeal grants leave on unlawful act manslaughter base offence

The court examines route to verdict defects and reduces manslaughter sentences.

XX v XX: domestic abuse findings inform appeal on surname, non-molestation order and costs

Appeal concerning surname change refusal, non-molestation order extension, and costs following serious domestic abuse findings.

R (AFA & Ors) v Secretary of State: Afghan data breach relocation policy upheld

Court of Appeal dismisses rationality and fettering challenges to Afghan relocation criteria.

White Rock Corporation v Middle Volga: Jurisdiction and appeals in commercial disputes

Consequential issues in jurisdiction challenge including costs assessment, permission to appeal and procedural compliance

Digital identity, privacy and the rule of law

As the UK moves toward digital IDs, questions grow over privacy, proportionality, enforcement and the strength of data protection

How digital reform could rescue the county courts

Backlogs and inaccessibility plague county courts; careful digital innovation could finally bring justice within reach

Joelson advises on $1.8 billion sale

Joelson has played a significant role in advising With Intelligence's management team on their strategic sale to S&P Global which marks a pivotal moment for both firms