David Owens and Elizabeth Withers explore recent developments in construction contract case law.

Simon Goacher, Head of Local Government at national law firm Weightmans, explores the legal and governance challenges facing newly elected Reform UK councils as they transition from opposition to administration across ten local authorities in England.

A recent decision handed down by Mr Justice Jay underlies the need for caution when relying on a Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use or Development (CLEUD), write James Findlay KC and Clare Parry.

The First-Tier Tribunal has given further guidance on requests made pursuant to FOIA and/ or the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (“EIR”) for statistics. Conor Monighan examines the ruling.

Schools and colleges should adopt a careful approach when making changes to policies and practices in response to the recent landmark Supreme Court ruling on the interpretation of the Equality Act 2010, write Jean Boyle and Clare Wigzell.

The Court of Appeal has decided that failing to publish a s.106 agreement (or unilateral undertaking or s.278 highway agreement) prior to granting planning permission can render a planning permission granted in reliance on that agreement unlawful. Victoria Searle sets out the actions councils need to take following the ruling.

Pam Parkes, President of the PPMA, calls for a review of the statutory roles in local government to assess whether they remain fit for purpose.

A judge recently handed down a judgment that was scathing of expert paediatric evidence relied upon by the applicant local authority in a care proceedings matter. James Hoile explains why.

Earlier this year the Kensington & Chelsea Borough Pension Fund caused something of a stir by setting a zero employer contribution rate against the advice of its actuary. But what exactly is the role of the actuary when it comes to contribution rate adjustments between valuations?

Jay Mehta sets out the key considerations for public authorities when it comes to the provision of subsidies.

Christopher Cant looks at the lessons to be learned from a recent judicial review challenge over a council’s decision to issue and serve a CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) stop notice.

Last month saw the handing down of the long-awaited judgment of the Supreme Court in joined cases on the identification of clinicians in end-of-life cases. The ruling has a potential wide-ranging impact across the health and care sectors, writes Hannah Taylor.

Tim Care evaluates the new Pipeline Notice, introduced by the Procurement Act 2023, and the commercial impact such publications will have on contracting authorities.

Caitlin Smithey rounds up the latest public law children cases of interest to practitioners.

Alex Madden looks at how Wales can create a more effective planning system.

Emyr Thomas dives into the details of how election results can be challenged and what those who wish to challenge a result can expect.

The First-tier Tribunal recently upheld an appeal against the Information Commissioner Office’s decision that a London borough should disclose an allegedly privileged document. Conor Monighan analyses the ruling.

What are the legal constraints when it comes to rent increases? Victoria Knight and Marie Constantine explain.

The Administrative Court recently quashed a closure order under section 80 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, holding that the refusal to grant an adjournment was unfair and irrational. Ramby de Mello and Susana Ferrin analyse the ruling.

Antonia Ford reports on securing an award of damages following a personal injury claim brought by a community nurse carrying out a visit to a vulnerable adult’s recently-fumigated home, in a case where the existence of a duty of care was in dispute.

For housing associations considering the possibility of exiting the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), now could be a good time to investigate further, writes Kim Jones.

Steve Gummer explores the most recent consultation from the UK Government on making positive changes to carbon and nature credits.

Steve Gummer and Tom Knox look into the Ofgem decision on a round of reform to the UK's energy grid.

Rachel Chan and Gemma Farrington KC guide us through the recent appeal against a court decision refusing a mother's application for an intermediary to assist her during a fact-finding hearing.

Stefan Liberadzki and Peter Jolley of 42BR discuss how new laws will bring about an end to the fixed term assured shorthold tenancy and s.21 notices.

Gavinder Ryait, Sarah Christy and Ian Larkins round up the latest housing law judgments of interest to local authorities and housing associations.

The Court of Appeal has recently overturned a High Court ruling and found that the grant of planning permission by Isle of Wight Council for 473 dwellings was unlawful. Charles Streeten and Brendan Brett explain why.

Last week the UK Supreme Court delivered its unanimous judgment in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers, allowing the appeal and addressing the interpretation of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to gender reassignment and sex discrimination. David Welsh considers the outcome.

What are the key laws that need to be upheld when transferring people from NHS hospital to local authority social care? Elizabeth Ridley explains.

Geoff Wild examines the purpose of the Armed Forces Covenant and offers suggestions as to how local authorities can put it into practice.

The High Court has rejected a parish council’s claim of legitimate expectation in a dispute over whether a district’s leader made a binding promise in a local meeting about the route of a ‘greenway’. Charles Streeten and Michael Feeney analyse the ruling.

Fergus McCombie and Louisa Simpson consider a recent Court of Appeal case concerning whether job applicants are entitled to whistleblower protection.

Jemima Allison and Steve Gummer provide insight into the opening of the first application window under Ofgem's new cap and floor regulatory scheme.

Rachel Murray-Smith, Melanie Blake and Laura Campbell explain the proposed reforms to the construction products regime.

Alastair Lewis and James Goldthorpe analyse major reform proposals to the way in which environmental obligations are discharged within the planning regime.

The Upper Tribunal has given judgment in an important case on appeals against improvement notices under Part 1 of the Housing Act 2004, writes Richard Miller.

The Court of Appeal recently considered questions around natural justice and judge-assessor confidentiality under the Equality Act 2010. Catherine Rowlands and Nicholas Grundy KC analyse the judgment.

James Mallery-Nelson discusses the legal requirements of Martyn’s Law.

A school has successfully defended a claim for victimisation brought by a sixth former. Susanna Bennett explains how.

Martha Glynn and James Dix set out the key points from a recent Upper Tribunal decision on whether a young person should have a waking-day curriculum and a residential placement.

His Honour Richard Harper explains the purpose of his new book, The Family Court in Practice: a safeguarding guide for all practitioners working with children.

Lauren Fullerton and Arran Dowling-Hussey look at what will happen next for SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) law.

A recent Court of Appeal ruling has emphasised that there is no warrant for overlaying the test of necessity when it comes to the appointment of intermediaries. Holly Hilbourne-Gollop examines the judgment.

Holly Littlewood considers the “reverse” burden of proof in claims for discrimination arising from disability under section 15 Equality Act 2010.

A Family Court judge recently had to consider the respective Article 8 rights to family life of two children in a context where the potential outcomes for one child were clearer than for the other. Victoria Steet examines the outcome.

A recent judicial review decision found that there is no duty to provide same-sex intimate care. Ros Foster examines the case.

Michael Winder offers his top tips to schools and local authorities for how to manage PFI contract expiries.

Katie Viggers analyses a recent judgment that has brought to light the complex and often perplexing legal landscape surrounding deprivation of liberty (DoL) for children under the age of 16.

Niamh Brennan rounds up the latest Court of Protection rulings of interest to practitioners.

Sara Chalk looks at the key points from a recent judgment that considered whether a care order should be discharged.