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Liar and fantasist: Solicitor loses appeal against stalking conviction
Court finds Andrew Milne threatened blogger who would not agree to have sex with him.
Chakrabarti seeks contempt exemption for jury speeches
Society warns of AML regulatory clash
Cell assault solicitor fails to appeal sentence
Magistrate reprimanded over ‘highly controversial’ social media posts
Legal aid contract for inquest work attracts 53 successful bids
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
'How on earth?' Bar leader questions lack of senior black judges
‘Give your opinion, not someone else’s,’ Post Office Inquiry counsel tells experts
Judge seeks new version of electronic costs bill
Reorganisation uncertainty continues for council lawyers
In depth: LLPs dodged a bullet in the budget - but HMRC is on their case
‘Start telling us now about AI use’, top judge urges experts
Peers condemn use of 'Henry VIII' powers in jury trial bill
‘A real sense of loss’: Leaders reflect after closure of firm
We will change - but it will cost you, says LSB
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Lawyer in the news: Angela Jackman KC (hon), Irwin Mitchell
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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.
Putting on a United front
Manchester United is on the hunt for a football & commercial lawyer.
A clash of class cultures
I remember just how cruel some members of the bar and judges were to those they considered came from the ‘lower classes’.
Keeping it in the family
It is perhaps unprecedented for three members of a family to be formally admitted to the Law Society on the same day.
Peerless humour in the Lords
The Courts and Tribunals Bill’s second reading in the Lords brings out some lordly joshing.
Reorganisation uncertainty continues for council lawyers
Local government changes to proceed in five areas - but 15 areas remain under review.
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
What Libor fallout should teach next head of SFO
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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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