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Public bodies received 83,041 freedom of information (FoI) requests last year—an increase of 18%—according to the annual FoI statistics for 2024, released last week

Privacy or freedom of expression? Mark Pawlowski surveys the laws covering gossip & scandal

As events in the US bring classified documents out of the shadows, Athelstane Aamodt shines a light on government secrecy

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is to prioritise complaints made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) where there is significant public interest.

Former New Zealand Privacy Commissioner John Edwards has been confirmed as the new Information Commissioner

Sir Cliff’s victory will not end the tug of war between press freedom & the rights of individuals, says Athelstane Aamodt

Nicholas Dobson analyses freedom of information & commercial interests

Tom Morrison returns with a review of the world of information law

David Greene is wary of the new Lord Chancellor

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National Pro Bono Centre—Esther McConnell & Sarah Oliver Scemla

Charity strengthens leadership as national Pro Bono Week takes place

Michelman Robinson—Akshay Sewlikar

Dual-qualified partner joins London disputes practice

McDermott Will & Schulte—Karen Butler

Transactions practice welcomes partner in London office

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Getty v Stability AI: Potential landmark case fizzles out

Intellectual property lawyers have expressed disappointment a ground-breaking claim on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) ended with no precedent being set

Double review on whiplash and fixed costs

Two separate post-implementation reviews are being held into the extension of fixed recoverable costs for personal injury claims and the whiplash regime

CILEx Regulation prepares for post-Mazur rush

Legal executives can apply for standalone litigation practice rights, the Legal Services Board (LSB) has confirmed, in a move likely to offset some of the confusion caused by Mazur

Sir Andrew McFarlane reports on judge shortages

Delays in the family court in London and the south east are partly due to a 20% shortage of judges, Sir Andrew McFarlane, president of the Family Division, has told MPs

LexisNexis Legal Awards 2026—enter now!

Entries are now open for the 2026 LexisNexis Legal Awards, celebrating achievement and innovation in the law across 24 categories

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Freedom of Information

MOVERS & SHAKERS

National Pro Bono Centre—Esther McConnell & Sarah Oliver Scemla

Michelman Robinson—Akshay Sewlikar

McDermott Will & Schulte—Karen Butler