The Assisted Dying Bill: what happens next?
A look at what responsibilities the legal profession needs to consider after MP’s voted in favour of the The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
Spotlight on deforestation: UK supermarkets
Pressure on businesses to meet deforestation targets will intensify. Beyond regulatory and liability risks, failure to act brings significant reputational consequences.
A little goes a long way: the Law Society Charity after 50 years
The Law Society Charity supports registered charities whose principal aims are to help members in the areas of access to justice, legal education or human rights.
Focus on LPAs
As the BBC covers allegations of financial malpractice at a law firm, Ann Stanyer reviews the current position on solicitors’ professional obligations.
Wellbeing: Getting back to fitness
How I found ‘me’ again.
Exit signs
On Human Rights Day, I fear that Labour’s general election victory may have bred complacency over the UK’s continuing membership of the European Court.
Legal leaders must prioritise social mobility
Change depends on law firm leaders breaking down the structural barriers that many people face because of their socio economic background.
AI's impact on the role of the GC
Businesses should recognise that general counsel are working increasingly hard to grapple with AI and look to ensure this talent is developed and nurtured.
The right family justice process for abuse survivors
Further amendments to the Family Procedure Rules could be considered to ensure courts explicitly consider whether domestic abuse explains reluctance for non-court dispute resolution.
Driving greater judicial diversity is a team sport
If we want our judicial benches to better reflect British society, we need to work together with applicants, the professions and the judiciary to prepare talented candidates.
News focus
In depth: Financial remedies - next steps for family justice reform
Financial remedies in divorce came under scrutiny this week. The Law Commission revealed four potential models for reform for inclusion in a scoping paper that will be published soon.
How to: use LinkedIn
With its humble brags and ‘personal journeys’, LinkedIn is the professional networking and social media platform everyone loves to hate. Yet, as Eduardo Reyes hears, it’s too big to ignore. Lawyers may as well get it right as they carry on posting.
Best law books of the year 2024
Heroes fact and fiction, legal thrillers and talking animals: David Pickup shares his Christmas roundup.
Behind the scenes of the Parole Board
James E Hurford reviews 'A Practical Guide to Parole Board Proceedings'.
Looking across the borders
David Glass reviews 'Comparative Law: Introduction to a Critical Practice'.
A porcine hero who holds a mirror to our world
David Pickup reviews Suzanne Stephenson's 'Santa Pig, The Trials of Patrick White'.
Articulating the living common law
Kevin McVeigh reviews 'Torts on Three Continents: Honouring Jane Stapleton'.
