‘Paul Newman KC considers how new draft legislation would let DB schemes share surplus directly with members, and the difficult questions the new “authorised member surplus payment” leaves for trustees about scheme powers, vested rights and how the award should work in practice.’
Pensions Barrister, 23rd July 2026
Source: www.pensionsbarrister.com
‘A recent decision by the High Court of England and Wales highlights the inherent risks involved in adapting scheme precedent documentation and that compelling evidence remains the foundation of successful pension rectification claims.’
OUT-LAW.com, 22nd July 2026
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘The Court of Appeal has considered, and rejected, a human rights challenge to regulations which govern the operation of the two-child benefit cap (and its exceptions). The Court upheld the decision of the High Court, both finding that the provisions under challenge were ultimately compatible with Article 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).’
Administrative Court Blog, 22nd July 2026
‘The law can feel transactional at times. So, beyond technical excellence, what makes the solicitor-counsel relationship work, and what makes it thrive? Julie Norris offers a view from both sides of the profession.’
Counsel, 20th July 2026
Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk
‘Grok around and find out – or not? Mariya Peykova investigates the nudification scandal, what the law has to say about sexually explicit deepfakes, and whether stronger regulation is needed.’
Counsel, 20th July 2026
Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk
‘As AI reshapes legal practice, the advocates who thrive will be those willing to dig deep, says Michaela Hardwick. By mining the rich seam of their experience and honing the human skills at the profession’s core, barristers can unearth what’s needed to build a sustainable practice.’
Counsel, 20th July 2026
Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk
‘Harrison J allows an appeal against a final order made by HHJ Wright, which varied a previous order made by DDJ Butler, which reduced periodical payments paid to W due to a change in H’s income.’
Financial Remedies Journal, 22nd July 2026
Source: financialremediesjournal.com
‘Andy Burnham is immersed in a deepening political row after ordering a review of plans for the early release of thousands of killers, rapists and sex offenders from prison in September.’
The Guardian, 22nd July 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) brought High Court legal action against the All England Club (AELTC) over the expansion on the land of the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club, claiming that it was subject to a statutory trust under a 150-year-old law which restricted its use.
‘In March, Mr Justice Thompsell ruled the land was “unencumbered by any statutory trust”, but the Court of Appeal has granted SWP permission to challenge the ruling.’
BBC News, 22nd July 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The NHS trust that treated Nottingham attacks killer Valdo Calocane is being investigated for corporate manslaughter.’
BBC News, 22nd July 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Maternity notes for the babies Lucy Letby has been convicted of murdering were not made available to her defence ahead of her trial, the BBC has learned.’
BBC News, 22nd July 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Supreme Court
Great Asia Maritime Ltd v Orion Shipping and Trading LLC [2026] UKSC 23 (22 July 2026)
Bano, R. (on the application of) v London Borough of Waltham Forest [2026] UKSC 22 (22 July 2026)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Salinas Pliego & Anor v Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd & Ors [2026] EWCA Civ 940 (21 July 2026)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Colak v Government of the Republic of Turkiye [2026] EWHC 1839 (Admin) (22 July 2026)
Lochailort Kentford Ltd v West Suffolk Council & Anor [2026] EWHC 1870 (Admin) (22 July 2026)
LMN v Health and Care Professions Council [2026] EWHC 1860 (Admin) (21 July 2026)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Saini v Pandher & Anor [2026] EWHC 1851 (Ch) (22 July 2026)
Ciright Inc v Centili Group Ltd [2026] EWHC 1865 (Ch) (22 July 2026)
High Court (Commercial Court)
High Court (Family Division)
Hospitals NHS Trust v MTR & Ors [2026] EWHC 1867 (Fam) (20 July 2026)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Riviere & Ors, R. v (Rev1) [2026] EWHC 1858 (KB) (22 July 2026)
Foot Anstey LLP & Anor v Stimson [2026] EWHC 1847 (KB) (21 July 2026)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘The world’s biggest ultra-processed food companies have filed scores of lawsuits challenging government policies that tackle junk diets, the Guardian can reveal.’
The Guardian, 22nd July 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The court ruled that directors have a duty to act in good faith and show loyalty to the company under section 172 of the Companies Act 2006, after dismissing an appeal over a company director’s efforts to delay the sale of their company – with the court warning that failure to behave in good faith could lead to “chaos and paralysis” for companies.’
OUT-LAW.com, 21st July 2026
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘B&M Retail Ltd has been fined £2m over mice infestations at three Birmingham stores where inspectors found rodent-gnawed foodstuffs and droppings near children’s toys.’
BBC News, 21st July 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A prisoner has been found guilty of assisting former soldier Daniel Khalife after his escape from HMP Wandsworth.’
The Independent, 21st July 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Our experts, Simon Kiely, Olivia Peake and Oliver Dickie go through what you need to know.’
Local Government Lawyer, 22nd July 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Supreme Court’s decision to abolish the Acid Test has created one of the most significant changes to Deprivation of Liberty in recent years. For professionals working across health, social care and advocacy, understanding what this means in practice has never been more important.’ – Panel Discussion.
Local Government Lawyer, 22nd July 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Supreme Court judgment in A Reference by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland: A rejection of the “acid test”, and a redefined “multifactorial” test for deprivation of liberty.’ – Webinar.
Local Government Lawyer, 21st July 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Court of Appeal has strongly condemned ‘privilege hunting’ – illicit methods to obtain information from litigation opponents – in a case where a law firm partner was successfully duped.’
Legal Futures, 22nd July 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
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