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‘Fake’ citations: Civil Justice Council sets up AI working group
Lawyers need to actually read documents that they use artificial intelligence to summarise, stresses Lord Justice Birss.
District judge who raised his voice given formal advice
Solicitor accuses international firm of ‘quadruplication’ of costs bill
In depth: Civil Justice Council review is a (qualified) victory for litigation funders
Crypto fraud victims could get new window on 'persons unknown'
Sentencing Council chair dies suddenly at 70
Punish defence lawyers throwing around dishonesty slurs, say claimants
Firm’s legal aid appeal dismissed - but determining officer’s reasons questioned
'We added to the trauma': BSB apologises to Sidhu complainants
Cripps and Michelmores in merger talks
Former bar chair Timothy Dutton dies at 68
Lawyers escape contempt proceedings over fake case citations
Collaboration between lawyers sparks surge in clin neg settlements
Mahmood obtains injunctions over hacked LAA data
Bar Council fires warning over Harman bullying probe leak
Linklaters employee groped colleague on staff night out
Rape complainants to be given right to second prosecution opinion
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Accent bias and the silent filter in law
While accent bias may often go unspoken, it is no less real. As the profession works to improve diversity, equity and inclusion, language must be part of the conversation.
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AI and mid-sized firms roundtable: Intelligence testing
For mid-market firms, the advent of generative AI is a double-edged sword. The technology can handle routine tasks and free up billable time, but also obscure intrinsic flaws in processes.
Heaven and Hull for cup-winning solicitor
Solicitor Neil Hudgell's Hull KR team beat Warrington in the final of rugby league’s Challenge Cup.
Round the island in nine breezy hours
'We were somewhat damp,' Law Society Yacht Club members report.
LiP service and monkey business
I had several dealings with litigants in person, few of which seemed to work in my favour.
LIDW: Getting to the church on time
Southwark Cathedral hosts London International Disputes Week's opening reception.
GC network partners with law firm to promote wellbeing
Sessions will explore a day in the life of a senior in-house lawyer and driving an organisational culture of wellbeing.
Is it time to redefine our professional duties?
SFO Corporate Guidance – a new approach?
Is the UK a pro-innovation environment?
Death and the ‘divorce hypothesis’
A firm of one's own
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All the latest news from Solicitors Regulation Authority
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First-tier complaints rule changes should help everyone improve
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SRA issues record-breaking fine to Kingly Solicitors owner
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SRA sets out expanded 2025/26 business plan to address rising risks in legal services
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SRA approves first AI-driven law firm
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Annual conference gives SQE updates
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Our approach to SLAPPs cases
Firm hire: Gateley Legal appoints construction legal director
Firm hire: New associate director at Manolete Partners
Firm hire: Womble Bond Dickinson welcomes first non-executive UK board member
Firm hires: Birketts appoints five to partnership
Firm hire: Employment partner appointment at mfg Solicitors
Firm hire: Construction and infrastructure disputes expert joins Beale & Co
Firm hires: New commercial team head and litigation partner join Bermans
Firm hire: Gilson Gray welcomes real estate head
The balances of power
Max D Winthrop reviews 'English Administrative Law from 1550: Continuity and Change'.
Essential resource for overseas work
Henry Dawson reviews 'International Family Law Handbook'.
Reinventing the wheels
James Wilson reviews 'The Social and Legal Impact of Autonomous Vehicles: A Future Without Human Driving'.
A reflection of the law we’re trained not to see
Sheyla Rzaeva reviews 'Judicial Uses of Images: Vision in Decision' by Peter Goodrich.
Mapping the maze
Charlotte Collier reviews the 'Legal Aid Handbook 2024/25'.
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