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Ayoola v Secretary of State: Withdrawal Agreement rights and primary carers of British children

Court rejects appeal over EU Settlement Scheme eligibility for Nigerian mother of British child educated in UK.

Collardeau v Fuchs: Service requirements and contempt proceedings in family court

Family Court examines service of injunctions and retrospective waiver of procedural defects

L1T FM Holdings v Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster: Forced divestment and Article 1 Protocol 1 compensation

Forced sale without full compensation does not breach ECHR property rights in national security cases.

Perkins v Marston clarifies material factor defence in equal pay claims

Equal pay claims require robust evidence when employers rely on material factors to justify disparities.

Skyros Maritime v Hapag-Lloyd: Late redelivery damages where vessel sold after charter

Court of Appeal clarifies owners entitled to market rate damages despite commitment to sell vessels

New appointments to family rule committee

The appointment of Vicki Mulligan and the reappointment of Laura Coyle enhance the Family Procedure Rule Committee's effectiveness

Scammers exploit Fiverr posing as solicitors

Fraudsters on Fiverr impersonate UK solicitors, undermining trust and leading to widespread financial and legal risks

Government explores reform of non-compete clauses in contracts

The Department for Business and Trade published a policy paper on non-compete clauses in employment contracts highlighting challenges for employers in high-growth sectors