News – Page 42
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NewsAI systems must have a human in the loop
Law Society president calls for framework of standards on algorithmic tools in justice system.
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Chambers seeks to tackle bar's diversity problem
20 Essex Street claims to be the first chambers to implement software designed to attract graduates from a diverse field.
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NewsBar wars: Cadbury fails in bid to alter purple trade mark
Cadbury had attempted to fend off a challenge from rival chocolate maker Nestlé.
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NewsArticle 50 opinion 'unwarranted interference' in parliament
Advocate general suggests court will rule that the UK can unilaterally reverse Brexit.
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NewsCivil Justice Council opts against mandatory ADR
Recommendations published today promote the use of alternatives to 'capitulation or litigation'.
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NewsEquality Act under the spotlight in veganism claim
Employment tribunal will hear claim by dismissed worker who says his veganism is a ‘philosophical belief’.
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NewsIncoming bar chair pledges to fight ‘over-regulation’
Richard Atkins QC delivered his inaugral address last night.
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NewsBoxing guru loses £922k costs fight with former lawyers
Frank Warren sought to argue he was not liable for agreements transferred to another firm.
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NewsBrexit: Paris throws down gauntlet to 'deluded' London on big-ticket disputes
President of France's new international commercial court says cost of access 'much more reasonable'.
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SFO hails conclusion of first DPA
Lisa Osofsky says DPAs hold companies to account without ’punishing’ innocent employees.
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NewsLitigation funder to float next week
Manolete Partners has raised £29.4m for an oversubscribed IPO.
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NewsLord chancellor hails 'big four' legal market shake-up
David Gauke also tells City event that EU withdrawal agreement is in the best interests of the legal sector.
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NewsDefamation brought into LASPO success fee regime
Decision will help control costs of libel cases and comply with human rights obligations, lord chancellor says.
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NewsCoA criticises trial judge for leading litigant in person
Appeal finds that trial judge went too far in trying to counter any perceived imbalance.
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NewsLaw Society: Brexit has given rivals a 'stick to beat us with'
Law Society vice president promotes global legal centre campaign to MPs.
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NewsPost-Brexit deals 'top priority' to maintain legal London's lead - City group
Annual report highlights value of legal sector to UK.
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NewsLawyers don't let bribery scupper a good deal - survey
White collar crime report claims senior managers can show lacklusture approach to tackling corruption red flags.
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NewsCourts Bill: judges will decide what powers they farm out, says Gauke
Opposition raises concerns about qualification requirements of authorised staff taking on judicial tasks.
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NewsLeasehold Reform Act 2019? Unlikely, commission warns
Law Commission warns frustrated leaseholders that parliament is under other pressures and doesn't rule out political backlash.
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NewsHuman rights law 'trumping' state and diplomatic immunity
Embassies need to know implications of Benkharbouche ruling, international firm partner claims.