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SJ Interview: James Hartley

James Hartley had an ‘out of body experience’ watching the actor John Hollingworth play him in the ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office A Partner and National Head of Dispute Resolution at Freeths, James speaks to the Solicitors Journal about the Post Office case, what adequate justice would look like for those impacted, and the reforms that he would like to see as a result of the scandal.

The fallout from the Post Office Horizon scandal: legal professionals under fire

Dr Stephen Castell discusses the need for due accountability and redress from the legal professionals who were responsible for the Post Office Horizon miscarriage of justice

Court of Appeal dismisses Shamima Begum appeal challenging Special Immigration Appeals Commission’s decision

Qudsia Mirza dissects the latest ruling in the lengthy litigation concerning Shamima Begum and argues that it implicitly approves the creation of a two-tier system of citizenship

Refining the law in relation to WFOs

Recent cases have spotlighted the principles that relate to worldwide freezing orders, says Nicola Sharp

Litigants in person are turning to ChatGPT for help

That's because some guidance is better that none, says Megan Shirley

Hunt v Singh: the lay of the land on director’s duties following Sequana

In exploring the Hunt v Singh decision, Jonathan Gorman clarifies when directors' duties to creditors arise, emphasising knowledge of insolvency risks over mere financial distress

“The solution for a dissatisfied litigant is not to threaten the judge”

Annabel Whittaker explores the multiple lessons from Ferme v Gwinnutt

Litigation funding after PACCAR, what is the next chapter?

Neil McLeod shares his thoughts on the impact of the ruling in R (on the application of PACCAR Inc and others) (Appellants) v Competition Appeal Tribunal and others (Respondents) [2023] UKSC 28