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The Supreme Court on termination of JCT contracts

The Supreme Court on termination of JCT contracts

Sarah Grant analyses a landmark Supreme Court decision on the requirements for termination of a JCT contract.

March 20, 2026

The Supreme Court on termination of JCT contracts

News

New court model to “bolster coordination” between family court and agencies such as councils and police when dealing with allegations of domestic abuse

March 18, 2026

Court of Appeal grants permission for judicial review over admission to swim at Hampstead Ponds

March 18, 2026

Court of Appeal rules on whether s.289 appeals are "first appeals" or "second appeals"

March 12, 2026

Legal action over park cafés transfer launched against City of London Corporation

Mar 12, 2026

Administrative Justice Council issues final report on digitisation and tribunals

Mar 12, 2026

Charity threatens legal action against council over flags on lampposts

Mar 12, 2026

Police and Crime Commissioner launches legal challenge after police and crime panel censure

Mar 11, 2026

Number of judicial review applications at “highest” since 2017, Government data shows

Mar 11, 2026

Administrative Court practice statement on opposed applications for extensions of time to apply to all London work except planning cases

Mar 11, 2026

LGA calls for “urgent review” of fly-tipping sentencing guidelines, claiming court fines “undercut council penalties”

Mar 06, 2026

District rules out further legal action after refusal of permission for challenge to housing of asylum seekers at army camp

Mar 04, 2026

Court of Appeal to hear bid by council for permission to appeal ruling over use of hotel to accommodate asylum seekers

Mar 03, 2026

Updated guide issued for Litigants in Person on preparing court bundles for family proceedings

Mar 02, 2026

High Court refuses permission for legal challenge to plans to house asylum seekers at army training camp

Mar 02, 2026

Government to set up “blitz” courts as part of measures to tackle criminal case backlog

Feb 26, 2026

High Court considers judicial review of Ealing children’s centre closures

Feb 25, 2026

Civil Justice Council working group on use of AI in preparing court documents issues consultation

Feb 25, 2026

City council secures High Court interim injunction to stop blockades at waste depots

Feb 23, 2026

Government proposes greater role for mediation in SEND disputes, with Tribunal as “backstop”

Feb 23, 2026

Court of Appeal to hear Mazur appeal next week

Feb 20, 2026

Welsh council seeks injunction to halt deal threatening future of provincial rugby side

Feb 20, 2026

Judge rules abuse claims cannot proceed because of limitation period and impact of delay on cogency of evidence

Feb 19, 2026

Boat owners lose appeal over moorings possession order in favour of Environment Agency

Feb 19, 2026

Lead Family Presiding Judge consults on short notice application guidance and newborn baby protocol

Feb 17, 2026

Legal advice ahead of court hearing sees Government ditch plans to postpone local elections

Feb 16, 2026

District council concedes claim over council tax reduction scheme

Feb 12, 2026

Current court estate for civil justice in Cardiff is “untenable”, says Lady Chief Justice

Feb 10, 2026

Civitas Chambers barrister named Welsh Interest Member of Civil Justice Council

Feb 10, 2026

Welsh Language Commissioner questions proposed civil procedure rule changes in hearing disputes over meaning of Welsh and English texts

Feb 09, 2026

CILEx Regulation makes “time-limited” amendments to practice rights application process

Feb 06, 2026

Swansea Council sends pre-action letters to Welsh Rugby Union and club owners after being told Ospreys will cease to exist

Feb 05, 2026

Courts must prepare for a surge in AI-generated claims: Master of the Rolls

Feb 05, 2026

County council secures High Court injunction over camping on Chobham common

Feb 05, 2026

High Court agrees to DBS application for local authority to disclose findings made by Family Court

Feb 03, 2026

DWF hires Williams to lead public sector disputes team

Feb 03, 2026

Gypsy and Traveller Law Network to be launched next month

Jan 30, 2026

Legal Services Board criticises differences in clarity of advice from regulators on conduct of litigation

Jan 29, 2026

Charity refused permission for judicial review over swimming arrangements at Hampstead Heath on basis claim is premature and should have been brought by individual

Jan 29, 2026

Solicitors Regulation Authority issues formal warning on ‘no win, no fee’ arrangements

Jan 28, 2026

Report calls for young people to be offered meetings with judges responsible for decisions about their futures

Jan 27, 2026

Leader of Swansea Council says it is considering “every option, including legal avenues” over future of regional rugby as Ospreys owners named preferred bidders for Cardiff Rugby

Jan 26, 2026

High Court agrees to hear challenge over lawfulness of council tax reduction scheme

Jan 23, 2026

Planning, children and public lawyers strongly represented in list of new King’s Counsel

Jan 23, 2026

Features

Chickens, Fish and Lobsters - how are they protected?

Chickens, Fish and Lobsters - how are they protected?

March 16, 2026

42 Bedford Row provide an analysis of legal protections on particular species and case law in the area.

Impecuniosity and other issues in credit hire claims

Impecuniosity and other issues in credit hire claims

March 12, 2026

A county borough council was recently ordered to pay just 10% of the amount claimed for credit hire charges. Tom Danter explains how the reduction was achieved.

Court documents and AI

Court documents and AI

February 25, 2026

Tom Whittaker summarises the key points from a Civil Justice Council consultation on use of AI in preparing court documents, including proposals related to witness statements, experts, and disclosure.

Obvious risks: the beautiful game

Obvious risks: the beautiful game

February 18, 2026

The High Court recently rejected an appeal over an injury sustained by the claimant when climbing over a perimeter fence to retrieve a football, finding that the school which owned the premises owed the appellant “no duty” under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957. Jasmine Murphy analyses the ruling.

Judicial review: prematurity, standing and the correct forum

Judicial review: prematurity, standing and the correct forum

Feb 13, 2026

Schools, grass banks and the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957

Schools, grass banks and the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957

Feb 11, 2026

Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Family Courts

Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Family Courts

Feb 06, 2026

Housing case alert - January 2026

Housing case alert - January 2026

Feb 04, 2026

Non-party access to documents used in civil court proceedings

Non-party access to documents used in civil court proceedings

Jan 28, 2026

Do we have a right to a jury trial in the UK?

Jan 27, 2026

Blue badge parking misuse and enforcement options

Jan 16, 2026

Scope of Judicial Review in a Contractual Context

Jan 15, 2026

Promptness in bringing judicial review claims

Jan 15, 2026

Enforcement of costs awards made in Environmental Protection Act 1990 proceedings

Jan 15, 2026

Cat crimes – should cat owners be concerned?

Jan 13, 2026

The “highly likely” test under s.31(2A) of the Senior Courts Act

Jan 09, 2026

Public law case update Q3 2025

Jan 09, 2026

Roll up, roll up

Jan 09, 2026

Defending Age Assessment Challenges: A Guide for Local Authorities

Jan 05, 2026

Providence Building Services Limited v Hexagon Housing Association Limited – The case for a stay

Dec 18, 2025

Judging the use of AI

Dec 12, 2025

Costs, detailed assessment and misconduct

Dec 12, 2025

Wolverhampton Traveller injunctions – where are we now?

Nov 28, 2025

Balancing public interest and planning control – accommodation of asylum seekers

Nov 28, 2025

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Chickens, Fish and Lobsters - how are they protected?

42 Bedford Row provide an analysis of legal protections on particular species and case law in the area.

Defending Age Assessment Challenges: A Guide for Local Authorities

A Lawyer’s Toolkit for Unfair Prejudice Petitions: From Pre-Action to Trial

TOLATA Update 2024

Financial Remedies Update 2024

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