Getty Images v Stability AI – a photo finish
Intellectual property.
Half a century of getting even
A huge blow was struck for equality just after Christmas nearly 50 years ago. On 29 December 1975, both the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and the Equal Pay Act 1970 came into force.
Damage limitation
PI claims are falling but the market has returned to growth. Joanna Goodman finds out what’s going on in this resilient sector.
A better legal framework for the Square Mile
City of London.
Data protection and a disgraced prince
Freedom of information.
Peer review
An influential group of peers is the latest to call for compulsory ethical training for lawyers ‘throughout their career’.
10 years on: Lawyers in Türkiye still targeted
Death of bar association president should have been a turning point in securing respect for the rule of law. It was not.
Menopause at work: Progress, challenges and the way forward
Legislative change is on the horizon. Organisations that act now won't just comply with tomorrow's law - they'll retain today's talent.
Just start nuclear: here's how
Two new reports propose measures to repair a dysfunctional regulatory system.
Kim Kardashian’s psychics and the digitalisation of justice
In due course, all justice will be digitalised and we will all be properly trained. But when, and with what resources?
News focus
In depth: Budget 2025 - what it means for solicitors
On Wednesday, firms breathed a sigh of relief as Rachel Reeves’ budget did not include a new tax on LLPs - but for the very largest there was a shock.
Travel
The rise of travel as a wellness benefit: Why time off isn’t enough
The modern workforce faces unprecedented levels of stress, burnout, and disengagement. While traditional 'time off' once promised recovery, it’s no longer enough. A recent Robert Walters study (2025) found that over half of UK professionals check work emails while on holiday, undermining the very purpose of their break. True wellness ...
Make your next London work trip more than just work
With a touch of planning, even the briefest visit can deliver cultural, culinary, energising and restorative moments that make the journey feel like a welcome pause, not just another task.
Battling built-in biases
Rosemary Auchmuty reviews 'Beyond Bias: Unleashing the Potential of Women in Law (second edition)'.
Addressing the elephant in the room
Dr Carlo Corcione reviews 'Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Animal Law'.
Dispatches from the front
Anna Newport reviews 'Conveyancing Handbook (32nd edition)'.
What kings and queens can do
David Pickup reviews 'Royal Law: Prerogative Foundations' by Robert Craig.
'Brexit' US-style
James E Hurford reviews 'American Law in a Global Context: The Basics (2nd edition)'.
