The Hillsborough Law – Public Office (Accountability) Bill Update 19th Sep 2025Duties of candour, Hillsborough Law, Public SectorFOILAfter a long wait, the Government has finally announced their intention to proceed with a 'Hillsborough Law' through the introduction of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill.
The Watson Judgment and Implications for PI Litigation Update 16th Sep 2025Civil Procedure, County court, CPR, Directions, Fast Track claims, Personal Injury, Practice Direction 8B, Pre-action Protocol, Pre-action protocols, Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury Claims in Road Traffic Accidents, Road traffic accidentFOILThe Nature of Claim: This was a Low-value personal injury claim arising from a road traffic accident, processed under the Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) for Low Value Claims in Road Traffic Accidents.
An evaluation of HMCTS Digital Services Reform Update 12th Sep 2025Damages, Digital Claims Portal (DCP), Online case management, Online Civil Money Claims Pilot, TechnologyFOILHMCTS have quietly published a report based on work undertaken by Frontier Economics and IFF Research on the digitalisation of seven Civil, Family, and Tribunals services: damages (DCP), divorce, family public law, financial remedy, Online Civil Money Claims (OCMC), probate, and Social Security and Child Support.
URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd Update 18th Aug 2025Appeals, Construction, Court of Appeal, Damages, Supreme CourtFOILThe Supreme Court’s decision in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd UKSC 21 is a pivotal authority for developers, designers, consultants, and insurers, clarifying the law on historic building safety and professional liability.
Navigating Cyber Threats at Sea: Implications for Shipping and Maritime Insurance Update 12th Aug 2025Artificial Intelligence, Cyber, data breach, Digitalisation, Marine, VesselsFOILApproximately 80% of the world’s trade is transported by sea, making shipping a driving force behind the global economy.
AI and the Law: The Law Commission Discussion Paper Update 8th Aug 2025Artificial Intelligence, Criminal liability, Cyber, Data, Technology, Technology & Cyber Liabilities, Technology and Cyber LiabilitiesFOILThe Law Commission’s discussion paper, AI and the Law, represents a significant step in framing how the legal system of England and Wales should engage with the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI). While not proposing formal reforms, the paper outlines the legal questions AI raises and highlights the need for clarity, accountability and regulatory vigilance.
The Rise of Automation in Maritime Transport Update 25th Jul 2025Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Crewless Vessels, Cyber, International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Liability, Maritime Transport, Shipping, Technology, VesselsFOILAs the global shipping industry continues its transition toward greater efficiency, safety and environmental performance, automation is emerging as a key instrument for operational transformation capable of setting the industry on a course for long-term prosperity and sustainability.
Bath Racecourse v Liberty Mutual Update 21st Jul 2025Civil Liability, Policy considerations, Policy of insurance, Specific clauses, WordingsFOILIn Bath Racecourse Company Limited v Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE, the plaintiffs (Bath Racecourse and other insured entities) sought a court determination on two key issues arising from their business interruption insurance claims during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Charting a Greener Course for Sustainable Shipping Update 18th Jul 2025Decarbonisation, ESG, Marine, Renewable Energy, SustainabilityFOILThe shipping industry stands at an important crossroads as it seeks to reconcile its central role in global trade with the introduction of alternative fuels to support efforts to decarbonise.
Frederick Ayinde, R (on the application of) v The London Borough of Haringey Update 17th Jul 2025Applicable Law, Artificial Intelligence, CJC, Judicial guidelines, Law SocietyFOILThe case of Frederick Ayinde, R (on the application of) v The London Borough of Haringey has attracted considerable attention, primarily due to concerns about the conduct of the legal practitioners involved.
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd v Argoglobal Underwriting Asia Pacific Pte Ltd and Others [2025] SGHC 82 Update 8th Jul 2025International Law, MarineFOILThe recent ruling from the Singapore High Court in Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd v Argoglobal Underwriting Asia Pacific Pte Ltd and others ([2025] SGHC 82) provides a significant insight into how the principles of English insurance law are used to inform marine insurance disputes heard internationally.
The Continued Rise of Mass Litigation and Its Economic Impact on the UK Update 27th Jun 2025CJC, Class actions, Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), Costs, Mass LitigationFOILMass litigation continues to be the subject of much discussion and debate as concerns over its impact on innovation and investment highlight potential consequences for businesses, consumers and the broader economy.