Bench press
Publicity is the very soul of justice, said Jeremy Bentham. That is why lawyers should care about the disappearance of specialist court reporters, says Sian Harrison
AI natives and rogue agents
Do solicitors need a new type of insurance to protect themselves from missteps caused by AI tools?
AI and the elephant in the room
Law firms are investing heavily in artificial intelligence while simultaneously promoting ambitious sustainability commitments. The uncomfortable question is whether those two objectives align, as firms would like to believe. The profession has spent considerable time debating AI’s impact on productivity, risk management and the future delivery of legal services. At ...
Sex-based harassment case is a turning point
Criminal law.
Data overload
We’re not quite into the ‘silly season’, even though the first coils of tumbleweed are drifting across the legal media beat.
A nuclear life on the ocean wave
Are we really poised to enter a golden age of maritime nuclear power? The idea looks far-fetched.
Alex Norris passes first big test
Norris has faced the modern politician’s greatest ordeal: an 11-minute prime-time interview with Nick Robinson on the Today programme.
Making money from misogyny
What should the law do when misogyny becomes a profitable online business model capable of influencing millions of young people?
Equal partnership on divorce
Why White v White still matters for reform today.
News focus
In depth: LSB's Mazur postscript prompts new bout of mudslinging
Regulators remain worryingly disunited in the wake of Mazur, judging by the caustic response of CILEX to the Legal Services Board’s final report on the fiasco. But the institute has its own agenda.
Travel
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From snow to sun: Where to find your perfect April getaway
Swap grey skies for Mediterranean warmth with these easy spring and early-summer getaways!
New year, new energy: Top destinations to unwind
January invites us to start the year with intention. Whether it’s sunshine, spa time, or simply a change of scenery, you can now book restorative travel experiences in 2026 and beyond!
Sequana and corporate governance
Zainab Zaeem reviews 'Directors and Creditors: Law and Liability'.
Do good buildings make good law?
Tom Proverbs-Garbett reviews 'International Law and Architecture'.
Accessible guide to navigating ESG maze
Zainab Zaeem reviews 'Directors’ Duties, ESG and Sustainable Strategies'.
In search of the self to improve welfare decisions
Tony Roe reviews 'Children’s Right to Identity, Selfhood and International Law'.
Church, state and the fracturing liberal consensus
James E Hurford reviews 'Politicized Religion and the Reframing of Fundamental Rights'.
