In its eagerly anticipated judgment, the Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed an appeal which sought to challenge the Senior Coroner's decision in relation...

Liquidator successful following failed retrospective validation order proceedings by respondent – change of position defence rejected...

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) launched the new Incoterms 2010 rules in Paris on 16 September 2010.

Adjudication is a short form dispute resolution procedure for qualifying "construction contracts" under the Housing, Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 ("the Act").

Few clinical negligence claims go to trial on quantum and this case is therefore interesting to see how the judge approached a number of issues including accommodation, life expectancy and loss of earnings.

The government has issued its guidance on understanding and addressing the health risks of damp and mould in the home.

The outcome of two recent investigations by the Regulator of Social Housing highlight the importance for social landlords to carry out periodic safety inspections to ensure the safety of their tenants.

Given the expected life span of RAAC is 30-40 years, the issue of maintenance (or lack of it) could be important, as well as issues of design.

Security experts and governments around the world should rightly be concerned about the perils of quantum computing in the future.

Foreign journalists working in the United States under an I visa will face significant changes starting September 2026, with new rules limiting their stays to 240 days instead of the previous "duration of status" arrangement. Media organizations and journalists' groups have raised concerns about how these restrictions could disrupt international news coverage and create uncertainty for correspondents and their families.

Overdrawn directors' loan accounts can trigger significant tax liabilities and personal risks for company directors. Understanding the rules around Section 455 tax, benefit-in-kind reporting, and repayment deadlines is crucial to avoid penalties and potential insolvency complications. Directors who fail to properly manage these accounts may face HMRC disputes, personal liability for debts, and even disqualification proceedings.

The Commercial Court's recent judgment in State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan v Mansimov addresses whether English courts can exercise extraterritorial jurisdiction over foreign asset restructuring designed to frustrate enforcement of London-seated arbitration awards. The case examines the application of section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 to transactions at undervalue occurring entirely outside England and Wales...

The broad clinical consensus remains that the most effective treatment will be bespoke and targeted towards the patient's individual phenotype.

We consider the case of Lynskey v Direct Line Insurance Services Ltd which held that an employer had treated an employee unfavorably because of something arising from her disability...

Hybrid working arrangements, which combine remote and in-person work, can provide employees with flexibility, and enhance their work-life balance. This way of working has become increasingly...

A specific issue order is an order granted by the family court when parents cannot agree on a certain aspect of their child's upbringing. An application can be made and a judge will then decide upon...

Judges sitting in the courts of England and Wales follow the law made by parliament and what is referred to as ‘common law' which is a reference to legal principles that have developed over time in the cases heard in court.

We outline the importance of seeking legal advice when a divorce involves pensions.

The UK Government's decision to pause significant portions of its Local Government Reorganisation programme raises fundamental questions about the legal foundations and future direction of local government reform. With ministers withdrawing previous reorganisation decisions in four counties and pausing proposals in 14 additional areas following updated legal advice, the announcement signals potential challenges to the alignment between legal process and government policy that could reshape or even stall the

Mastering motor indemnity issues and deploying the right arguments will pay financial dividends for insurers.