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Beyond the final report: Closing the public inquiry implementation gap

Public inquiries can expose institutional failings and recommend far-reaching reforms, but ensuring those recommendations are implemented remains a persistent challenge

New sentencing measures aim for justice

Killers who refuse to face their victims families during sentencing now face strict new penalties in UK prisons

Diversity and inclusion in the Bar

The Government Legal Department has released a statement aiming to enhance diversity at the Bar across panels

SCUR-Alpha 1092 GmbH: High Court sanctions German group restructuring despite creditor objections

The High Court sanctioned a €166.6 million restructuring, rejecting objections over sanctions, creditor fairness and costs.

Fifth Avenue Entertainment v Commodore Entertainment: High Court dismisses trade mark appeal over band name

The High Court upheld a finding of passing off and bad faith in a dispute over registration of the Commodores name.

Wills v Holder: Upper Tribunal overturns agricultural tenancy succession ruling

The Upper Tribunal ruled that off-farm contracting income could not automatically satisfy the agricultural tenancy succession livelihood test.

SJ Interview: Helen Bunker

Helen Bunker, chair of Blake Morgan, speaks to Solicitors Journal

Making accountability count

The profession has good reason to ask how reform will preserve effective scrutiny of public decisions, and what evidence will establish that the changes achieve...

Amrik Kandola reappointed to Civil Justice Council

Amrik Kandola has been reappointed to the Civil Justice Council as a non-judicial member starting January 2027

Yorkshire solicitor achieves top ranking

Ison Harrison's Gemma Vine has been recognised in the Chambers UK rankings for her significant legal work involving inquests and inquiries