Stepchildren of Notts tycoon who were labelled ‘spoilt brats’ win £8.2m court battle – The Independent

Posted November 25th, 2025 in news by sally

‘The stepchildren of a multimillionaire animal medicine tycoon have won a court fight over control of his £8.2m fortune after complaining they were labelled “entitled spoilt brats” by the man he left in charge of his empire.’

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The Independent, 25th November 2025

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Earnings gap between male and female barristers widens – Legal Futures

Posted November 25th, 2025 in news by sally

‘The already significant earnings gap between male and female barristers has widened over the last four years, according to Bar Council research.’

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Legal Futures, 25th November 2025

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UK court’s decision on BHP dam collapse a ‘significant landmark in mass action litigation’ – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 25th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Legal experts at Pinsent Masons say that a recent decision in a UK court, finding that BHP is liable for potentially billions more in compensation following the 2015 collapse of the Fundao tailings dam in Brazil that killed 19 people, is a “significant landmark in mass action litigation”.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 24th November 2025

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UK rejects Nigerian request to deport former politican jailed for organ trafficking – The Guardian

Posted November 25th, 2025 in news by sally

‘The UK government has rejected a request by Nigeria to deport a former senior Nigerian politician convicted of organ trafficking.’

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The Guardian, 24th November 2025

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LSCP: “Regulatory failure” behind Mazur demands systemic review – Legal Futures

Posted November 25th, 2025 in news by sally

‘The “chaos” caused by the Mazur ruling demands “a courageous, full-scale review of the regulatory framework” in response, the chair of the Legal Services Consumer Panel has argued.’

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Legal Futures, 25th November 2025

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Ofcom urges social media platforms to combat abuse and limit online ‘pile-ons’ – The Guardian

Posted November 25th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Social media platforms are being urged to limit internet “pile-ons” under new guidelines to protect women and girls online.’

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The Guardian, 25th November 2025

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Communicating the communication limb of the capacity test – Mental Capacity Law and Policy

Posted November 25th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Re BV (Medical Treatment – Renal Cancer: Nephrectomy) [2025] EWCOP 41 (T3) is a relatively ‘routine’ medical treatment case (without, of course, diminishing its huge significance for the man in question). It is a clear and thoughtful example of the relevant statutory bodies and the court working through carefully to ensure that a patient detained under the MHA 1983 received appropriate treatment for an unrelated physical disorder. It is also of note for the clarity of the capacity assessment carried out by BV’s treating psychiatrist.’

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Mental Capacity Law and Policy, 24th November 2025

Source: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk