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Whittingham v Jones: libel claim struck out over failure to plead serious harm in school dispute

Parent's defamation claim against headteacher dismissed after court finds no realistic prospect of proving serious reputational harm from emails to chair of governors.

Logix Aero v Siam Aero: Court of Appeal confirms fraud breaks causation chain in email interception claims

Email interception fraud does not create contractual liability where the breach merely enabled, rather than caused, the loss.

Gardner v DPP: Privy Council rules constitutional motions cannot bypass criminal appeals in closed cases

Constitutional challenge to jury selection cannot substitute for criminal appeal process where adequate redress remains available.

Hosein v Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago: Privy Council dismisses constitutional claim over 17-year delay

A state employee retrenched in 2003 fails to obtain constitutional relief after the Board finds his 17-year delay in bringing proceedings to be inordinate and...

Blacks Solicitors appoints Rebecca Holden as head

Blacks Solicitors has elevated Rebecca Holden to Head of Corporate as part of its growth strategy

DLA Piper advises Haier on divestment

DLA Piper has successfully guided Haier Smart Home in a strategic share sale and equity raise in India

Browne Jacobson supports Black legal talent

Browne Jacobson's REACH programme continues to empower young Black lawyers through tailored mentoring and support activities

Birketts appoints Barbara Hamilton-Bruce as COO

UK top 50 law firm Birketts has appointed Barbara Hamilton-Bruce as its new Chief Operating Officer to enhance leadership during a significant growth phase