‘Class action law firm Pogust Goodhead (PG) has been ordered to make a £900,000 interim costs payment after a judge found it did not have authority to start proceedings in 2020 on behalf of Brazilian claimants.’
Legal Futures, 15th May 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘A judge has condemned HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for making the “extraordinary allegation” that a law firm would engage in abusive behaviour over listing a hearing.’
Legal Futures, 18th May 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Following Part 1 where the investigative powers contained within the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (‘the Act’) were examined, Harman Kooner now seeks to delve into the provisions relating to enforcement.’
Local Government Lawyer, 15th May 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Court of Appeal has upheld the grant of planning permission for a new household waste and recycling centre in the National Landscape of north Norfolk – more than 10 years after the existing site was found to be no longer fit for purpose. Harriet Townsend KC and Matt Lewin examine the ruling.’
Local Government Lawyer, 15th May 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The reforms aim to deter young people from a life of crime by placing greater responsibility on parents and carers whose children commit offences or engage in anti-social behaviour.’
The Independent, 18th May 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A “cunning” and “manipulative” former imam in east London has been given a life sentence with a minimum prison term of 20 years for a series of sexual attacks on women and girls as young as 12.’
BBC News, 14th May 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘An ex-BBC producer has avoided a prison sentence after being found guilty of downloading images of child sexual abuse.’
The Independent, 14th May 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A disabled man who was wrongly sacked after being spied on by his bosses said he felt “justice had been done” after his former employer agreed to pay him £329,000 in damages and lost earnings’
BBC News, 14th May 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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