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25 Feb 2026

What we know about the patentability of computer implemented inventions following the Supreme Court decision in Emotional Perception AI

The recent Supreme Court decision in Emotional Perception AI has a big impact on the question of patent eligibility for computer implemented inventions, including those using AI. The case establishes new legal tests in relation to what is a patentable invention and looks at what classifies as a computer program in the field of artificial neural networks, a form of AI.

3 mins

24 Feb 2026

SEND reforms 2026: What’s changing?

The government has announced significant reforms to the education system for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England. We set out some of the key changes outlined in the government’s SEND consultation.

5 mins

20 Feb 2026

Litigation funding and assignment in a claim against an insurance broker

James Thompson and Isabella Huckin in our insurance disputes team consider the High Court's recent interim decision in Henderson & Jones Limited v Tysers Insurance Brokers Limited [2025] EWCH 3155 (Comm).

4 mins

20 Feb 2026

Conditional discharge conundrum

The Mental Health Act 2025 is bringing about a plethora of changes to the law as we have known it for 40 years. Many of the changes aren't due to come into force for some time. However, changes to the current law in respect of conditional discharge for forensic patients came into force on 18 February 2026.

4 mins

18 Feb 2026

Service of 1954 Act notices: the implications of the High Court’s decision in Lamba v Enfield

The High Court’s decision in Lamba v London Borough of Enfield [2025] EWHC 3543 (KB) marks a surprising departure from what many practitioners had long assumed about service of notices under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and opens additional grounds for challenging notices served under the 1954 Act and potentially beyond.

3 mins

16 Feb 2026

Re-thinking the real estate finance landscape in 2026

After a period of uncertainty and volatility in the real estate finance market in recent years, 2026 brings hopes of building on 2025’s steady recovery, but the landscape is still changing.

5 mins

13 Feb 2026

CMA powers to search domestic premises reinforced in recent ruling

This article discusses the rare insight into the CMA’s use of its powers to search domestic premises in competition law investigations, including the search and seizure of personal mobile phones and digital devices. It examines a recent CAT decision addressing Article 8 ECHR privacy rights, the CMA’s powers under the Competition Act 1998 and its investigation into suspected bid rigging in public sector construction tenders.

2 mins

12 Feb 2026

Restoration of a dissolved company by an assignee of a debt

Can a party who takes an assignment of a debt after the dissolution of a company apply to restore that company to the register?

2 mins

12 Feb 2026

Sherlock Holmes and the case of the transfer for shares – a section 423 case

This case concerns longstanding litigation between Linda Riley and her half brother, John Aidiniantz, arising from disputes over the ownership and control of Rollerteam Limited, the company operating the Sherlock Holmes Museum. Ms Riley alleges that Mr Aidiniantz had transferred his shares to his wife to prevent enforcement of substantial costs orders.

2 mins

12 Feb 2026

Madagascar Oil: restructuring plan adverse costs

Court makes adverse costs order against opposing creditor in a restructuring plan case.

2 mins

12 Feb 2026

Substantial dividend declared by an insolvent company is a transaction at an undervalue

Court of Appeal examines whether a substantial dividend declared by an insolvent company constituted a transaction at an undervalue under s.238 Insolvency Act 1986 and whether the statutory defence in s.238(5) applied to prevent relief.

3 mins

12 Feb 2026

When to think about preferential creditors

Where an administrator is seeking an extension to their appointment period, care should be taken as to whose consent is required.