The legal profession needs to be wary of AI-generated fraud
Sponsored content. How technology helps law firms tell what’s real, even at a time when AI is making everything easier to spoof.
Horses for courses: pastimes and side-hustles
An absorbing ‘side-hustle’ or pastime can be compatible with – and even helpful to – a legal career, hears Catherine Baksi.
Legal requirements for a claim in deceit
Fraudulent misrepresentation.
Decisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
Scandals generating a second wave of claims
Arbitration.
Income stream dammed
The government has revealed that it plans to cream off up to three-quarters of ‘unearned’ cash to help prop up our ailing justice system.
Two hopeful cases for the legal profession
The outcome of the cases last week, at opposite ends of our continent, bring good news.
Injecting morality into international law
States and international courts should act for the betterment of humanity.
Best of the blogs - 11 Jan 2026
Missed our blogs this week? Here’s our top five…
Mother in Law: The best things in life take time
Diary of a busy practitioner, somewhere in England.
News focus
In depth: MPs berate MoJ over access to justice failures
Legal aid reforms 'at serious risk of going down in history as an extinction event', says PAC chair.
Travel
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.
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.
Mining for feedback from the coalface
David Pickup reviews 'The Client Feedback Playbook'.
Pulling back the curtains
Simone Mamini and David Glass review 'International Organization Initiatives'.
Urban space men
Kevin McVeigh reviews 'Back from the Brink'.
A heart-on-sleeve study of war crimes
Michael Cross reviews Geoffrey Robertson's 'World of War Crimes: eyeless in Gaza and beyond'.
A guide that offers confidence when advising cohabiting couples
Jo O’Sullivan reviews Resolution's 'Cohabitation Law and Practice Handbook 2025'.
