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Brand and Walliams fallout raises new questions about victim silencing
Reports have emerged about attempts to prevent people talking about their experiences with celebrities.
London ruling decriminalises gay sex in Trinidad and Tobago
Stephenson Harwood - Taylor Wessing merger called off
Solicitor appeals strike-off over Munich remote-hearing lie
Weil partners vote to formally wind down Wall Street firm
Lords clash over 'Stalin' clause in courts bill
Judge praises 'progressive policing' to protect vulnerable woman
Stalking victim dismayed by ‘useless’ SRA response to reports
Celebrity injunction: The Guardian names 'PPT' as appeal times out
Chakrabarti seeks contempt exemption for jury speeches
Society warns of AML regulatory clash
Cell assault solicitor fails to reduce sentence
Magistrate reprimanded over ‘highly controversial’ social media posts
Legal aid contract for inquest work attracts 53 successful bids
Liar and fantasist: Solicitor loses appeal against stalking conviction
Small business legal needs remain unmet despite greater transparency
Solicitor refused five-and-a-half year extension to appeal SDT findings
CPS stalking cases missing vital risk assessments, inspectors find
‘Dieselgate’ quantum trial begins over Mercedes defeat devices
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Russell Brand: what's next
Brand is beginning his prison sentence after a jury found him guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. It is unlikely to be the end of the story.
Will the MoJ continue to downplay the legal profession's voice?
The most striking recommendation in a report about how the LSB could improve its performance is that the government should carry out a review of legal services regulation by 2029.
Is sycophantic AI undermining justice?
Services such as ChatGPT and Claude can entrench parties’ positions and make it harder to settle disputes.
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Lawyer in the news: Angela Jackman KC (hon), Irwin Mitchell
My legal life: Sabina Kauser, Birmingham Law Society
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Lawyer in the news: Sonia Ahmad, Banks Kelly
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Law firms in 2031: 'It’s a human profession. That will never change'
What should be in the business plans of mid-size firms that still want to be around and thriving in 2031? Different business models all have the attributes to operate effectively in an evolving market driven by technology. Eduardo Reyes reports from the latest Gazette roundtable.
Memory lane
'Unprecedented' courts crisis, HIPs call to solicitors and Revenue’s new powers: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
Order of the barter
How common is it for lawyers to accept alternatives to cash from impecunious clients?
Judge recalls when lawyers left counting the cost
Conference hears some 'don'ts' for practitioners advising those trying to claim every penny.
Farewell Bossy Vossy
Sir Geoffrey Vos steps down from the bench to spend more time with his Herefordshire farm.
Reorganisation uncertainty continues for council lawyers
Local government changes to proceed in five areas - but 15 areas remain under review.
Pro bono: Stepping into the void
Break clauses: estoppel to the rescue?
AML report: lessons for law firms
Legal AI – what is the end game?
The Strait of Hormuz crisis: legal implications
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All the latest news from Solicitors Regulation Authority
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SRA announces appointment of new Chair
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SRA seeks views on updates to solicitor competence framework
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SRA makes new appointments to the Board
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SRA publishes independent review into its pre-intervention handling of PM Law
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SRA cautions profession about safe and responsible use of AI in legal sector
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Applications open for government's Advisory AI Growth Lab in legal services
Firm hire: Family law partner appointment at Jurit LLP
Firm hire: Private client senior associate joins Taylor Walton Solicitors
Firm hires: Freeths strengthens construction and engineering practice in London
Firm hires: Harrowells recruits newly qualified solicitors
Firm hire: Thrings welcomes private client team lead
Firm hire: Court of Protection specialist joins Enable Law
Firm hire: Real estate partner appointment at Brodies
Firm hires: Trio of new starters at IFLG
Portrait of the Mother Continent
Lee Wall reviews 'African Women in Law'.
Going with your instinct
Rachel Rothwell reviews 'Criminal Injuries Compensation: A Practitioner’s Guide'.
Practical toolkit for understanding AI
Rachel Rothwell reviews Andrew and the Marvellous Analytical Engine, (2nd edition).
Lifting the veil on opaque processes
Piers Desser reviews 'Interpol: Law and Practice (1st edition)'.
The show must go on
Christopher Stanley reviews 'Performing Law: Actors, Affects, Spaces (Law in Context)'.
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