A group of media lawyers, including newspaper general counsel and KCs, have put their names to an open letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling for stronger anti-SLAPP provisions. The…
Litera, a global leader in legal AI technology solutions, introduces enhanced Kira upgrades, driving the next evolution of its AI‑powered contract intelligence solution. The post Litera expands Kira capabilities, unveiling the…
Brabners has reported its eighth consecutive year of growth, with turnover surpassing £60m as the firm grows to almost 600 colleagues and prepares to enter its next phase of client-centred,…
In the third episode of Series four of the Build Better Habits webinars, Amy Bruce, marketing director at Osprey Approach, was joined by three cybersecurity specialists to discuss how law…
The Government’s newly launched consultation on reforming the UK competition regime could radically change merger control and market investigations. The post UK competition reset raises risk of political interference in…
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Trainee seeks advice In our latest Career Conundrum, a trainee solicitor wonders whether it’s a bad look to use the firm’s on-site gym during the working day. “Hi. Slightly random…
*Pretends to be shocked* The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has warned aspiring lawyers that the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is “more demanding” than its predecessor, the Legal Practice Course (LPC).…
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination is attracting a diverse range of candidates, with 35% from an ethnic minority and 37% from ‘less privileged’ backgrounds. The post SQE delivering diverse cohort of…
Some of the information provided to lawyers over the years about the conduct of litigation was not clear enough, the Legal Services Board has concluded. The post Advice on conduct…
Conveyancers have reacted furiously to the introduction of an annual fee of £50 per user to access the the Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook. The post Fee for accessing Lenders’ Handbook infuriates…
The High Court has refused a law firm permission to challenge a decision of the Legal Ombudsman which cost it over £115,000 in compensation and reduced costs. The post High…
The extended fixed recoverable costs regime is failing to achieve its stated objectives. Instead of promoting fairness and efficiency, the rules are creating anomalies that undermine justice. The post Fixed…
A community interest company is using artificial intelligence to help it provide pro bono advice to people seeking global talent visas to come to the UK. The post Community interest…
Neurodivergent candidates outperform counterparts in SQE1 and SQE2 Candidates with neurodivergent conditions who sat the SQE with reasonable adjustments in place slightly outperformed their peers across all stages of the…