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Brits with pets can no longer take their cat, dog or ferret into the EU on their pet passport, as of this week

Swedish company Oatly has lost its bid to trademark the term ‘post milk generation’, after the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favour of the dairy industry trade association, Dairy UK

Graham Zellick KC questions a decision of the European Court of Human Rights on religious freedom

The European Court of Human Rights’ 2024 ruling in Executief van de Moslims van België v Belgium upheld a Belgian ban on ritual slaughter without pre-stunning. Writing in NLJ this week, Professor Graham Zellick KC of Middle Temple critiques its judgment

The Equal Treatment Bench Book (ETBB), a key reference book for judges, has been updated with guidance on emotional support animals

Disputes over pets during divorce are on the rise. In this week’s NLJ, Shivi Rajput, partner at Stowe Family Law, looks at recent developments in the law.

Is the UK playing catch-up in its lack of laws surrounding pet disputes? Shivi Rajput considers the current treatment of four-legged family members

A collaboration of more than 100 animal charities and campaigners have signed an open letter co-organised by a solicitor urging the Environment Secretary to bring the Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023 into effect.

Progress is being made on banning adverts and sale of unethical holiday activities abroad such as swimming with dolphins and playing football with elephants

Judges and magistrates have for the first time been given sentencing guidelines for the most serious animal cruelty offences, including tail docking, ear cropping, fighting and causing unnecessary suffering.

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NLJ Career Profile: Nikki Bowker, Devonshires

Nikki Bowker, head of litigation and dispute resolution at Devonshires, on career resilience, diversity in law and channelling Elle Woods when the pressure is on

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NLJ this week: ‘Joe Donor’ ruling exposes dangers of unregulated conception

The High Court’s refusal to recognise a prolific sperm donor as a child’s legal parent has highlighted the risks of informal conception arrangements, according to Liam Hurren, associate at Kingsley Napley, in NLJ this week

NLJ this week: CILEX warns Mazur ruling must spark reform

The Court of Appeal’s decision in Mazur may have settled questions around litigation supervision, but the profession should not simply ‘move on’, argues Jennifer Coupland, CEO of CILEX, in this week's NLJ

NLJ this week: Conditional job offers carry hidden risks for employers

A simple phrase like ‘subject to references’ may not protect employers as much as they think. Writing in NLJ this week, Ian Smith, barrister and emeritus professor of employment law at UEA, analyses recent employment cases showing how conditional job offers can still create binding contracts

NLJ this week: Diamond rings and broken promises

An engagement ring may symbolise romance, but the courts remain decidedly practical about who keeps it after a split, writes Mark Pawlowski, barrister and professor emeritus of property law at the University of Greenwich, in this week's NLJ

NLJ this week: The battle over medical report fees intensifies

Medical reporting organisation fees have become ‘the final battleground’ in modern costs litigation, says Kris Kilsby, costs lawyer at Peak Costs and council member of the Association of Costs Lawyers, in this week's NLJ

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Animal welfare

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Nikki Bowker, Devonshires

Ellisons—Sarah Osborne

DWF—Chris Air