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FCA under fire, facing calls for drastic reform

The UK financial regulator faces scathing criticism in a parliamentary report, says Niall Hearty

Reflections on Judging

On 30 September 2024 Sir Jonathan Cohen KC retired from being a full-time High Court Judge of the Family Division

Comments about a colleague’s baldness amounted to sex-related harassment

Chris Hadrill, a Partner in the employment team at Redmans, shares his thoughts on a recent case involving sex-related harassment before the Employment Appeal Tribunal...

Freeths advises on AX innovation sale

Freeths guided Accident Exchange Limited in selling AX Innovation to Total Specific Solutions for fleet software

Judicial review granted in landfill case

High Court allows review of Havering Council's refusal to declare Launders Lane landfill contaminated amid health concerns

Assisted dying bill raises coercion concerns

Charlotte Baker warns the Assisted Dying Bill lacks robust safeguards against coercive control, endangering vulnerable individuals

Civil legal aid fees increase

First legal aid fee increase since 1996 provides critical support for housing and immigration cases, with future reforms anticipated

Public awareness of the Bar - We do know who you are

Ipsos poll reveals 85% of UK adults know barristers are regulated, but awareness of the Bar Standards Board remains low