Compulsory purchase case law update: on what basis should costs be awarded in a compensation dispute – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 28th, 2026 in news by Lily

‘David Richardson covers two key tribunal decisions in February and August 2026 about the basis for awarding costs in compulsory purchase cases.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 25th September 2026

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Tribunal dismisses age discrimination claims against Manchester law firms – Law Society Gazette

Posted September 28th, 2026 in news by Lily

‘An employment tribunal has rejected unfair dismissal, age discrimination, victimisation and breach of contract complaints by a compliance officer against a group of legal businesses based in Greater Manchester.’

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Law Society Gazette, 28th September 2026

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Susskind: Judgement will not save lawyers from march of AI – Legal Futures

Posted September 28th, 2026 in news by Lily

‘Lawyers are wrong to think that the need for human judgement will protect them from AI taking on most of their role, Professor Richard Susskind has argued.’

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Legal Futures, 28th September 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Judge allows counsel to record and transcribe proceedings – Legal Futures

Posted September 28th, 2026 in news by Lily

‘The Crown Court has allowed six barristers to record proceedings instead of taking manual notes, recognising that the move is “something of a leap into uncharted territory”.’

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Legal Futures, 28th September 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Houses can be built on floodplains despite failing safety test, says high court – The Guardian

Posted September 28th, 2026 in news by Lily

‘Houses can be built on floodplains even if they fail a crucial safety test, according to a high court judgment that will be of “immense interest” to developers across England and Wales.’

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The Guardian, 27th September 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com

PM says bailed sex offender case must be reviewed – BBC News

Posted September 28th, 2026 in news by Lily

‘The prime minister has said that the decision to bail a sex offender and repeatedly allow him to return to his home overlooking the playground he targeted must be reviewed.’

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BBC News, 25th September 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk