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James Arrowsmith reflects on the possible impact of Poole v GN on defining negligence in the performance of statutory functions

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed the limits of duty of care to children, in a case with potential impact for other negligence claims against public bodies

Nicholas Dobson explains why public authority officials exercising discretion must do more than simply endorse recommendations

Rushed through Parliament for the Tour de France, the law on road closures for sporting events gives local people little opportunity to object, say Charles Auld & Kate Harrington

Nicholas Dobson explores the reasons why Wireless Festival 2016 was a lawfully held event

Nicholas Dobson discusses the doctrine of vicarious liability & lessons from Armes

Evicting anti-social tenants: hope in Dante’s inferno? Nicholas Dobson

When nursing care is provided in a social care context, who foots the bill? Nicholas Dobson looks at the Supreme Court case of Forge Care Homes

Should councillors have standing to challenge a procurement decision of their authority? Nicholas Dobson traces the arguments on both sides

The ruling on secure tenancy succession rights in Turley is good news for hard-pressed housing authorities, says Nicholas Dobson

 
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James expands national Serious Injury team with two new Partners

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW continues Paris office growth with public law Partner hire

NEWS
The Court of Appeal's decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has lifted months of uncertainty for Chartered Legal Executives while prompting a rethink of regulation and supervision
The assisted dying debate returns to Westminster as Lauren Edwards MP reintroduces legislation that stalled in the House of Lords last session despite clearing the Commons
A little-noticed provision of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has fundamentally expanded corporate criminal liability
Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, but careless reliance on it is creating growing professional risks
The law offers cohabiting couples surprisingly greater protection after one partner dies than when they separate during life
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