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Brett Dixon takes office as president

Brett Dixon is inaugurated as the new president of the Law Society, focusing on modernising justice systems

Hall v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Hereford cattle challenge refused

High Court refuses permission for challenge to Defra's whole-breed approach to Hereford cattle support.

Bromford Housing Association v Robinson: court permits forced entry for electrical inspection

Recorder Jack backs "rolled up" orders allowing landlords to force entry for safety checks.

Squire Patton Boggs enhances real estate team

Squire Patton Boggs has appointed Rachel Kerr and James Eddowes as partners in Birmingham to strengthen their real estate practice

Fisher Phillips welcomes Catrina Smith to London

Fisher Phillips has announced the addition of Catrina Smith to its London office, enhancing expertise and leadership in employment law matters

SRA appoints Caroline Corby as Chair

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has appointed Caroline Corby as the new Chair of the Board starting next year

Secondary liability: Where presence becomes participation

A decade after Jogee, courts continue to grapple with the evidential boundaries of secondary liability in homicide cases

Government outlines essential patent measures

The UK government has unveiled targeted actions to enhance clarity, accessibility, and efficiency in Standard Essential Patent licensing