Sponsor compliance under scrutiny
Immigration.
China takes fight to APAC rivals
Arbitration.
GenAI market revels in good vibes
Anthropic’s tieup with Freshfields and the emergence of vibe-coding as market-ready tools underline GenAI’s growing presence in the legal sector.
Decisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
'Too difficult' box?
CILEX's chief executive notes that ‘Mazur has shown that change is possible.’ Most certainly. But likely? Probably not.
Shakespeare's sister and women's legal history
Sisters (whether or not they happen to have a famous brother) matter: the lives and words of women are vital to our understanding of the past. We must amplify their voices.
Truncheons, trade unions and the law: 100 years since the General Strike
The question of legality emerged surprisingly late in the nine-day national walkout which began a century ago this week.
Lawyers feeling the impact of Iran war
There have been various articles on the impact of the Iran war, but I have not come across any that considers the overall impact on law globally.
Mother in Law: Getting the measure of your targets
Diary of a busy practitioner, somewhere in England.
News focus
In depth: Jury trial curbs survive bill committee – but the fight goes on
The Courts and Tribunals Bill has so far escaped largely unscathed on its journey through the Commons. Opponents of jury trial curbs have so far been repelled, but the jousting isn’t over.
Travel
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!
Hidden holiday gems: Unique destinations to discover
Whether you’re dreaming of twinkling Christmas markets, a sunny New Year’s getaway, or a quiet winter retreat closer to home, utc.travel helps you make more of your time off and spend less doing it.
First book dedicated to a narrow subject
V. Charles Ward reviews 'Right to Manage: Law and Practice'.
A towering work of scholarship
David Glass reviews 'The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Law'.
Champion of the underdog
Jon Robins reviews 'Good Fortune: Recollections of a Grateful Lawyer'.
Useful reference point on Islam and UK law
Naureen Shariff reviews 'Annotated Legal Documents on Islam in Europe: United Kingdom (volume 25)'.
Drafts, Disclaimers and Deaths
David Pickup reviews 'Drafts, Disclaimers and Deaths'.
