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Waste Prosecution shows Environmental Enforcement now comes with Cameras and Costs
Fly-tipping has outgrown its reputation as a minor nuisance politely ignored at the margins. The Environment Agency reported in early June that two individuals…
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The Sneaky Change to N260s That the Rolls Building Just Made Mandatory
Recent changes have been introduced to the filing of N260 forms under the Rolls Building Practice Note. As of 14 April 2026, changes to…
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Free legal AI challenger raises the pressure on premium lawtech
A former Latham associate has launched “Mike”, an open-source tool positioned against established legal AI products such as Harvey and Legora. Its most striking…
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Employment judge misconduct case reopens after new evidence
A complaint about a judge rarely merits much attention once it has been closed. This one has managed to return to the docket. The…
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Is the Bar Council’s Diversity Scheme Discriminative?
A diversity scheme at the Bar is heading into a legal fight over where positive action ends and unlawful discrimination begins. The Bar Council…
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AI law firm model targets England and Wales
The billable hour has a new investor-backed problem. Manifest OS, the US company behind an AI-powered law firm model, is preparing to bring its…
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Post-Mazur: Law Society calls on SRA for clear supervision guidance
The Court of Appeal decision in CILEX v Mazur, handed down on 31 March 2026, concerns the role of non-authorised persons in the conduct…
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Samsung and ZTE £392m FRAND Patent Judgment
On 1st May 2026, the Patents Court set a $392m FRAND lump sum in Samsung v ZTE, reinforcing London’s role in global telecoms patent…
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Couriers take Just Eat back to the tribunal
Just Eat is facing a fresh courtroom test of the gig economy model it brought back after dropping guaranteed courier employment. More than 7,000…
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Ted Baker Insolvency Fees swallow up Creditors Cash
Ted Baker’s administration shows how unsecured creditors can recover only next to nothing while insolvency expenses and adviser fees rank ahead. Ted Baker’s collapse…