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Vicarious liability defined in landmark ruling

The judgement in JD Wetherspoon Plc v Stephenus Bernadus Burger explores the complexities of employer liabilities in contractor cases

Public access to Dartmoor Commons clarified

The Supreme Court upheld public camping rights in Dartmoor Commons, balancing access with landowner concerns

EU's Omnibus proposes major changes to corporate sustainability and due diligence

The EU's Omnibus Simplification package seeks to overhaul sustainability reporting and due diligence laws, with significant implications for businesses and regulators

Shakespeare Martineau promotes Nicky Grant in Scotland

Shakespeare Martineau has promoted Nicky Grant to partner and head of the commercial real estate team

Charity Commission addresses Kids Company judgment

The Charity Commission has issued a statement following the High Court judgment regarding Kids Company management issues

Catherine Brown takes charge of Legal Services Board

Catherine Brown has been appointed Interim Chair of the Legal Services Board until December 2025

Mortgage fraud remains largely undetected despite rising risks

A recent report reveals significant under-reporting of mortgage fraud in the UK, with only 17 investigations since 2018

The need to support neurodivergent legal professionals

Dr Mukesh Kripalani, Consultant Adult Psychiatrist at the ADHD Centre, explains why there’s a critical need to reframe how the legal sector views and manages...