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25 September 2026

Pulp the fiction? Piers Morgan v Earl Charles Spencer explained

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Our litigation team considers some of the libel law in play around Morgan's pursuit of legal action against the Earl and his book publisher.

7 May 2026

Landlords’ new duty to inform — key changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025

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We explain the new duty to give tenants required written information, including the official Information Sheet and key terms for new periodic tenancies.

20 February 2026

3 potential ways generative AI could lead to defamation claims

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We explain where generative AI has the potential to damage individuals’ reputations and examine relevant case law from other jurisdictions.

14 January 2026

Can The Hundred challenge the IPL? 6 potential key changes explained in new era for English cricket

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2025 could well be remembered as the ‘end of the beginning’ for The Hundred.