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Cansford Labs – Live Q+A panel 

You are invited to join Cansford Labs for a live Q&A in September with their Head of Lab Operations James Nutt and Deputy Lab Manager Abbi Holloway. This is your opportunity to ask them any questions about the science of sample testing and detection windows.

Commercial Agents Case and Statute Citator 2025

The Commercial Agents: Case and Statute Citator 2025 summarises UK laws governing self-employed commercial agents under the 1993 Regulations. It explains key duties, rights to commission, and rules on termination and compensation. The guide includes leading cases such as Lonsdale v Howard & Hallam Ltd (2007) and remains an essential resource for understanding commercial agency law in Great Britain.

Whose Money Is It Anyway?” – The Supreme Court Gets Serious About Source

In Standish v Standish [2025] UKSC 26, the Supreme Court has offered timely and much-needed clarification on the operation of the sharing principle in financial remedy cases, particularly in relation to the matrimonialisation of non-matrimonial property. For practitioners, this is now essential reading. The case centred around the husband’s transfer of £77.8 million to the […]

Shareholder Protection from Unfair Prejudice Case and Statute Citator 2025

This guide explains how section 994 of the Companies Act 2006 allows shareholders to seek court relief where a company’s affairs are conducted unfairly prejudicially to their interests. Such disputes often occur in small private companies where shareholders are also directors. Common issues include exclusion from management, misuse of funds, or breaches of directors’ duties.

The court has wide powers under section 996, most often ordering a fair-value share buyout. “Unfair prejudice” is judged objectively — the conduct must be both unfair and damaging to a shareholder’s interests. The concept is especially relevant in “quasi-partnership” companies built on trust and mutual participation.

The citator compiles key cases and statutes, outlining procedure, remedies, and judicial interpretation, making it a practical reference for lawyers handling shareholder disputes and unfair prejudice claims.

Tackling amendment applications: lessons for practitioners

In CX v Ministry of Justice, the EAT upheld the Tribunal’s refusal to allow a late amendment adding disability discrimination claims, finding it would introduce entirely new issues and expand the case significantly. The decision reinforces that amendment applications must be judged by their practical impact, timing, and potential prejudice, not just legal form. Practitioners are reminded to plead clearly, act promptly on new evidence, and prepare detailed arguments on the necessity and consequences of proposed amendments.

Release of Information to the Police

This guidance explains when and how to share information with the police. Disclosure is allowed in emergencies, when required by law, or in the public interest. In all other cases, a properly completed Schedule 2 Data Protection Act form must be provided. All disclosures must be documented and limited to necessary, specific information.

How AI Could Rewrite Homelessness Law

AI is reshaping homelessness law, but at a risk. As councils use algorithms to manage cases, transparency and fairness could be lost. Without safeguards, bias and unaccountability may turn vital reviews into empty formalities. Used responsibly, however, AI could strengthen — not weaken — protections for the most vulnerable.

Barton – res gestae gone rogue?

The High Court’s judgment in DPP v Barton [2024] clarifies the prosecution’s discretion to rely on res gestae evidence in domestic abuse cases, even when the complainant does not testify, highlighting the balance between fairness and effective prosecution.

Elon Musk’s Protest Comments: Where Does Free Speech End and the Law Begin?

Elon Musk’s fiery remarks at the “Unite the Kingdom” rally in London have reignited debate about the boundaries of free speech. While critics slammed his warning that “violence is coming,” UK law protects even alarming political speech unless it actively incites violence or hatred. Musk’s words may be provocative, but they stop short of crossing the legal line — a sharp contrast to cases where ordinary citizens have faced prosecution for less.

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