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Ontario's Rules of Civil Procedure now include strict amendments requiring lawyers and expert witnesses to certify the authenticity of every citation and authority used in court materials. These new anti-hallucination provisions impose significant penalties for presenting AI-generated fabricated authorities, fundamentally shifting accountability for artificial intelligence use in litigation.

Recent BBC analysis reveals that England's NHS continues to miss critical cancer treatment targets, leaving patients waiting months for essential surgeries while their conditions potentially worsen. This examination explores the systemic pressures creating these dangerous care gaps, the profound human cost of treatment delays, and practical steps patients can take to navigate an overstretched healthcare system.

The Court of Appeal recently handed down a significant judgment in TDB v London Borough of Haringey, which provides valuable guidance on the often-overlapping relationship between the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (“MCA”).

Discover the latest legal developments, expert analysis, and industry insights from Irwin Mitchell's team of specialists. From litigation trends and regulatory updates to strategic guidance across key sectors, explore comprehensive coverage of the legal landscape shaping businesses and individuals today.

Discover how in-house legal teams are approaching litigation strategy in 2025, from viewing disputes as operational necessities to leveraging alternative funding and managing geopolitical risks. Explore insights from 81 businesses on the evolving priorities shaping corporate legal departments.

En norsk højesteretskendelse fra april 2026 fastslår, at en voldgiftsklausul i en skibsbygningskontrakt ikke kunne udvides til at omfatte et moderselskab, der havde stillet garanti for datterselskabets forpligtelser. Afgørelsen understreger, at voldgift kræver et klart aftaleretligt grundlag, og at tæt kommerciel eller koncernmæssig tilknytning ikke i sig selv kan erstatte en eksplicit aftale om voldgift.