For claimant solicitors, every personal injury case is more than just legal work – it’s about helping someone rebuild their life. But finding rehabilitation support that is truly independent, clinically…
Advice from a future Magic Circle trainee 1 September marked the start of the 2026 trainee recruitment cycle. Future Magic Circle trainee and Legal Cheek writer Ryan Scott shares his…
A managing partner who fabricated a client-care letter and backdated it has been suspended for 12 months, after an allegation of dishonesty was dropped. The post Suspension for managing partner…
The Lady Chief Justice has acknowledged that a minority of judges fail to behave with the professionalism and courtesy expected of them. The post “Too many examples of judicial bullying,”…
The Law Commission has launched a project to examine whether new legislation is needed on automated decision-making by public bodies, using algorithms and AI. The post Automated decision-making among new…
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Shows judge attacking protestor Credit: Bansky A new Banksy mural has appeared on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice in central London. The elusive Bristol-born street artist has…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed David Lammy as Lord Chancellor in the mini-reshuffle David Lammy MP Barrister-turned-politician David Lammy has been appointed Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for…
Strongly discouraged but currently no regulatory prohibition An independent review has called for a new rule to make it “serious misconduct” for barristers, clerks or chambers’ staff to have sexual…
“Decisive and radical change” is needed at the Bar and the bench to reset a “culture of impunity” that allows those at the top to bully or harass others, the…