News – Page 6
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NewsBlow to corporate transparency as top EU court backs anonymity
Public’s access to information on beneficial ownership constitutes ‘a serious interference with the fundamental rights to respect for private life'.
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NewsAnti-SLAPP law takes a step closer
Coalition publishes 'model law' as Raab says he is 'looking for a legislative vehicle'.
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NewsCrypto crash underlines need for legal certainty, says Vos
Jurisdiction taskforce seeks views on law surrounding the issuance and transfer of digital securities.
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NewsCommission to probe status of blockchain-based organisations
So-called decentralised autonomous organisations often rely on cryptography-based blockchain technology.
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NewsNew restraint order for 'out of touch with reality' litigant
There must be finality in litigation, judge tells claimant 'unable to see anything but an ever-growing conspiracy'.
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NewsHacking victim retains anonymity in 'persons unknown' action
Judge agrees to withhold identity of company working on 'security-sensitive and highly classified projects of national significance'.
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NewsPI groups join as test cases lined up for Court of Appeal
Appeals to be heard within weeks as resolution to hybrid claims moves closer.
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NewsCommission urges reform of 'ineffective' confiscation regime
Codification of case law accumulated under Proceeds of Crime Act among proposals.
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NewsEU law overhaul will have 'devastating impact' - Society
Measure 'raises uncomfortable questions for parliamentary sovereignty, legal certainty and the rule of law'.
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NewsBill of Rights Bill back 'in weeks'
Dominic Raab’s flagship measure to be revived to deal with Channel migration crisis.
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NewsAutomating IP checks will require legislation
IPO seeks views on law changes and ambitions to merge patent and trade mark procedures.
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NewsGovernment breaching EU withdrawal terms, High Court hears
European Commission intervenes in case brought by citizens’ rights body.
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NewsGovernment 'must prioritise' Mental Health Act reform
Latest NHS figures show black people were significantly more likely than white people to be detained under the legislation.
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NewsCoA backs prison for pipeline protester’s contempt
Immediate custodial sentence of 112 days 'unassailable', three judges agree.
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NewsHigh Court claimant accused law firms of taking bribes
Judge throws out amendment application in six-year litigation over Russian fertiliser company.
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NewsHigh Court hears Uyghur judicial review case
Government accused of failing to investigate breaches of the Foreign Prison Made Goods Act 1897.
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News'Enablers' in spotlight as economic crime bill takes next step
All-party group calls for anyone assisting 'avoiders and evaders' to face the 'full force of the law'.
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NewsCity firm found itself acting for both parties in banks' dispute
Court dismisses as unnecessary application for injunction to prevent disclosure of information.
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NewsLegal services exemption in 'foreign agents' clampdown
Foreign Influence Registration Scheme to be set up under National Security Bill.
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NewsMPs clamour to toughen new economic crime bill
Law Society repeats its concerns about new unlimited fining power for the SRA.