Thomas v R - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) dismissed an appeal against conviction for murder and attempted murder. The appellant sought to overturn her conviction based on new psychiatric evidence, but the court refused to admit the fresh evidence and upheld the original conviction and sentence.

Howe v Buckinghamshire Council - Judicial Review Application

The High Court of Justice Administrative Court has issued a judgment in Howe v Buckinghamshire Council. The case involves a renewed application for permission to apply for judicial review concerning the defendant council's decision to discontinue adult social care day services at three sites and operate specialist support services from four other sites. The claimant, a 33-year-old with significant care needs, challenges this decision.

Modi v Government of India - Extradition Appeal

The High Court of Justice (Administrative Court) has issued a decision in the extradition appeal of Nirav Modi concerning requests from the Government of India. The court dismissed Mr. Modi's appeal on grounds related to Article 3 Convention rights and the Extradition Act 2003, upholding the lower court's decision to send the case to the Secretary of State for extradition.

Open Roads for Oxford Ltd v Oxfordshire County Council - Judicial Review

The High Court of Justice (Administrative Court) heard a renewed application for permission for judicial review concerning the Oxford Congestion Charging Order 2025. The claimant, Open Roads for Oxford Ltd, challenges the decision made by Oxfordshire County Council's Cabinet on September 10, 2025, which led to the charging scheme implemented on October 29, 2025.

Nicholson v Insolvency Practitioners Association - Insolvency Dispute

The High Court of Justice has issued a judgment in Nicholson v Insolvency Practitioners Association, concerning a dispute over insolvency practitioner bonds. The claimants, liquidators of three companies, allege that previous insolvency practitioners dishonestly claimed excessive fees through 'Time Dumping'. The court is asked to declare that the insolvency practitioner bonds, issued by Intact Insurance UK Limited, are held by the Insolvency Practitioners Association on trust for the companies' insolvency estates.

Fitrite Fencing Ltd v Ross - Breach of Fiduciary Duties

The High Court of Justice has handed down a judgment in the case of Fitrite Fencing and Decking Limited v Ross & Wright. The litigation concerns alleged breaches of fiduciary and other duties by the defendants, who were previously directors of the claimant company. An injunction was previously issued against the defendants in December 2023.

Kounis v Critchlow and Associates Ltd - Professional Negligence Appeal

The England and Wales High Court heard an appeal concerning a professional negligence claim against Critchlow and Associates Ltd. The appeal challenges a lower court's decision to dismiss an application to strike out the claim or grant summary judgment, with the core issue being the claimant's standing to sue after assigning causes of action.

High Court Senior Courts Costs Office Case Decision

The High Court Senior Courts Costs Office has ruled in favor of Montague solicitors, overturning a determining officer's decision on fee calculation. The court found that submissions regarding drug quantity at the sentencing hearing constituted a 'Newton' hearing, entitling the solicitors to a trial fee rather than a guilty plea fee under the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013.

North Carolina Child Abuse Prevention Month Event

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Positive Childhood Alliance NC are hosting a free community event on April 1, 2026, to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month. Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in North Carolina, with the campaign theme 'Positive Childhoods Start With Us.'

Tax Preparer Sentenced for Felony Theft and False Returns

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue announced the sentencing of Mauricio Castaneda, a Whitewater tax preparer, to 4.5 years in prison for felony theft and filing false tax returns. Castaneda filed 33 false returns, receiving $33,356 in fraudulent refunds, and was prevented from issuing an additional $298,300 in fraudulent refunds. He is prohibited from preparing tax returns for others.