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Criminal courts: MoJ's 'meagre ambition' to clear backlog causes 'unacceptable delays'

The MoJ aims to reduce the backlog by fewer than 7,000 cases by 2025

Ed Sheeran described as music 'magpie' as he defends copyright infringement claim

Andrew Sutcliffe QC has suggested Sheeran 'borrows ideas' from other artists

Government announces change to available Nightingale Courts

30 courts will be extended until March 2023 to tackle the case backlog – however, 22 will close

Professionals' fast track court entry

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SPACs: Significant increase in US shareholder class actions causes some insurers to restrict coverage 

Litigation has arisen from shareholders feeling 'misled' when newly-listed businesses underperform

Camera Shy? Top Online Tips for Expert Witnesses

DWF successfully defends former CEO of Redcentric Plc accused of misleading the stock market

The former CEO was completely exonerated by a jury after a 14-week trial

Crown Court guidance

The Law Society has welcomed the review of the guidance