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Bar voices 'serious concerns' about regulator's five-year strategy
BSB should prioritise key regulatory activities over new ‘less critical’ projects, Bar Council says.
Court of Appeal dismisses mesothelioma claim from widower
Firm directors rebuked over dormant client accounts
Busy employment judge sanctioned over delay to written reasons
Mishcon ordered to pay out to constructively dismissed director
New air traffic regime proposed for pilotless planes
Solicitor who has not practised in years reprimanded by SDT
Acquisition for growing south east firm
Suspension for failure to disclose wife's property conflict
Firm fined after stolen client details leaked onto dark web
Father does not have Article 6 right to lay advocate
Gender and sex-based rights: Employment solicitors speak out on Supreme Court ruling
Funders can take fee before damages payout, Court of Appeal rules
Evidence in school VAT case ‘falls under parliamentary privilege’, government argues
What is a woman? Supreme Court rules on Equality Act 2010
Exclusive: Auditor flags ‘material uncertainty’ as class action pioneer racks up £500m debt
Law firm ‘heavy-handed’ with witness in tribunal claim
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Best of the blogs - 19 April 2025
Missed our blogs this week? Here’s our top five…
Clarifying definition of 'woman' in the Equality Act
The Supreme Court has unanimously determined that the terms ‘woman’, ‘man’ and ‘sex’ in EA refer to a person’s biological sex.
Corruption is a powerful word
Does our refusal to talk about corruption make our detractors think we do not take it seriously enough?
Lawyer in the news: Emily Soothill, Deighton Pierce Glynn
My legal life: Bill Bennett, Milford & Dormor Solicitors
My legal life: Zaib Kosser, rradar
Lawyer in the news: Ravi Naik, AWO
My legal life: Winona Chan, Aldermore Bank
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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.
Supreme search begins
UK's highest court is looking to fill two places on its bench.
Writing wrongs: top scribe tips
Once I became editor of a legal magazine I quickly learned some lessons about writing. Here are a few thoughts about submissions.
Father for justice
Law Society’s most familiar face, Buildings Project Officer Richard Hopkins, retires after 37 years’ service.
Supping with the Soviets
Solicitor Paul Melling is hanging up his samovar.
Data page – April 2025
New government Cyber Governance Code of Practice
The minefield of residential Stamp Duty Land Tax
2025 UK midsize law firm priorities: Key insights for an underserved segment
"Is existing continued professional development process still fit for purpose"?
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All the latest news from Solicitors Regulation Authority
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Annual conference gives SQE updates
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Our approach to SLAPPs cases
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Third year review of SQE shows continued improvements
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SRA launches fund to support disadvantaged candidates sit the SQE
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SRA Chief Executive to retire
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Study shows a universal approach could help consumer vulnerability in the legal market
Firm hire: Hodge Jones & Allen welcomes criminal defence solicitor
Firm promotion: AI specialist made partner at EIP
Firm promotion: Beale & Co appoints construction disputes partner
Firm hires: Seven new joiners at Glaisyers ETL
Firm promotions: Morrish Solicitors appoints new partners
Firm hires: Russell-Cooke
Firm hires: Gilson Gray
Firm promotions: Lee & Thompson LLP
The just and the true
Patrick Keane reviews 'Beauty and the Law' by Mark Fowler.
Judicial Individuality on the UK Supreme Court
Judicial Individuality on the UK Supreme Court
Magna Carta, did she die in vain?
James E Hurford reviews 'Pseudolaw and Sovereign Citizens'.
ECHR – are you being served?
David Glass reviews 'Legal Services and the European Convention on Human Rights: Securing Private Rights and Public Interests'.
Little grey cells and judging when it’s time to go
Cognitive Aging and the Federal Circuit Courts: How Senescence Influences the Law and Judges
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