United Kingdom: Civil Law

Landowners in Scotland facing unauthorised occupation of their property have specific legal remedies available through the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. Understanding the distinction between former tenants and unauthorised occupiers is crucial, as each requires different procedural approaches to recover possession efficiently.

Its initial analysis shows broad agreement that no new AI-specific requirements are needed for professional legal drafting, but views differ on the right approach for witness statements.

Four paralegals from Rothera Bray share their experiences working on the Nottingham Inquiry, one of the most significant public inquiries following the tragic June 2023 attacks.

Gatehouse Chambers' Insolvency Team provides detailed analysis of three recent High Court cases examining critical issues in bankruptcy and insolvency law, including property transfers via WhatsApp...

The Court of Appeal has handed down its much anticipated judgment in RTM v Bonne Terre Limited [2026] EWCA Civ 488, overturning the High Court's ruling in January 2025 that consent obtained by Sky Betting and Gaming...

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis of HGF analyze the Court of Justice of the European Union's decision in the Faure Le Page case, examining whether using the year 1717 in a trade mark wrongly suggests heritage and prestige that could constitute grounds for invalidity. The discussion explores the legal considerations around deceptive trade marks and the implications for French trade mark registrations incorporating historical dates.

On 3 November 2025, the American Arbitration Association – International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) launched its AI arbitrator, a groundbreaking development in the field of international arbitration...

Dispute Resolution analysis: This is a judgment in a highly unusual case in which, in order to avoid being liable for damages and costs on the discharge of an injunction she herself obtained...

The documents that can be obtained for a small fee will include skeleton arguments, witness statements and expert reports relied on at a public hearing.