The three pillars of child-centred justice – Law Gazette – Features
Writing in the Gazette in 2022, I warned that without reform of child justice systems, a bleak situation would get bleaker still. The crises of that period have not disappeared.…
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Criminal charges in Peru matter for everyone – Law Gazette – Features
The arrest and prosecution of arbitrators in Peru for their alleged involvement in corrupt activities has sent shockwaves through the international arbitration community. – Read More
Duty to disclose adverse judicial criticism – Law Gazette – Features
A recent High Court decision in commercial litigation has generated significant interest in the expert witness community. It also has potential ramifications for civil litigators. – Read More
Fear and posing – Law Gazette – Features
Some lawyers approached by the Gazette for this article did not want to comment on the record, for fear of putting themselves and colleagues at risk. That is perfectly understandable.…
Decisions and interventions – Law Gazette – Features
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal). – Read More
Using AI in marketing – how to lead with transparency – Legal Futures
For many in-house legal marketing teams, using artificial intelligence tools may feel risky. But it can be a powerful asset when used with transparency. The post Using AI in marketing…
Mazur ruling already being cited in court, senior judge reveals – Legal Futures
The Senior Costs Judge has revealed that the Mazur case has already been cited before him and suggested that legal professional privilege could be a problem when dealing with the…
US law firm in London settles claim over “u-turn on helping trans man” – Legal Futures
Morrison Foerster has agreed to pay damages to the Good Law Project and the trans man it supported in a discrimination claim against the US law firm’s London office. The…
Strong growth predicted for clinical negligence market – Legal Futures
Law firm revenue from clinical negligence grew by 8.1% to £1.7bn in the year to 31 March and is predicted to grow at the same rate over the next two…
Lawyers “need to find new ways to charge” in AI world – Legal Futures
The advent of AI means that lawyers will need to become more creative in how they charge their clients, with the billable hour unlikely to survive, it has been claimed.…
Billable hour verses value-based pricing: Webinar to uncover how modern law firms are approaching their pricing strategies – Legal Futures
The first episode in a new series of Osprey Approach’s Build Better Habits webinars, will weigh up the pros and cons of traditional billing models versus value-based pricing. The post…
New BigHand research reveals “impossible to ignore” gap between client expectations, pricing transparency – Legal Futures
Data shows firms are missing out on significant realization gains due to lagging commercial literacy, limited budgeting capability, and uncertain AI strategies. The post New BigHand research reveals “impossible to…
SQE provider pass rates must be released ‘as soon as possible’, says interim super-regulator boss – Legal Cheek
SRA faces criticism over delayed data The super-regulator’s interim boss has pressed the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to release training provider pass rates “as soon as possible”. Richard Orpin’s comments…
Bar Council confirms key pupillage application dates – Legal Cheek
Aspiring barristers take note The Bar Council has confirmed the key dates aspiring barristers should mark in their diaries for the upcoming pupillage application cycle. The Pupillage Gateway will re-open…
Rival lobbies clash on SEND rights – Law Gazette – Features
Months of conciliatory meetings and more reports on special educational needs and disabilities have done little to reassure affected families that children’s rights will not be significantly diluted. – Read…