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NewsShoosmiths links staff bonus to use of artificial intelligence
’Landmark move rewards AI adoption to accelerate better client service,’ international firm says.
NewsRedundancies likely as Mishcon offshores business support
London firm is planning to set up an operations centre in India.
NewsThree solicitors among honorary KCs
Honorary silk is awarded to those who have made a major contribution to the law outside practice in the courts.
NewsKnighthood for former magic circle chief leads legal honours list
Recipients of honours include former CJEU advocate general Eleanor Sharpston KC and Dana Denis-Smith, founder of the First 100 Years initiative.
NewsJustice minister appointed transport secretary
Heidi Alexander MP makes legal aid pledge ahead of promotion after Louise Haigh quits transport.
News'Changing lives': Pro Bono Week gets under way
Law Society urges more solicitors to ‘make a difference’ - but warns that voluntary advice can never be a substitute for legal aid.
NewsBudget 24: What solicitors should look out for
Chancellor to announce one-year settlement for government departments. Will the MoJ continue to be squeezed?
NewsCompromise or cop-out? Solicitors react to employment rights shakeup
Landmark legislation could be watered down further as it goes through parliament.
NewsObituary: Michael Loup
Former Boodle Hatfield senior partner, Law Society council member and lifelong cricket enthusiast has died at 95.
NewsTributes paid to former Law Society president Nicholas Fluck
Chancery Lane's leader from 2013-14 was a steadfast advocate for access to justice and the rule of law.
NewsPlanning, housing and employment law shake-up promised in King’s speech
Packed legislative programme includes legislation to reform Mental Health Act and to abolish ‘no fault’ evictions.
NewsAntoniw 'quitting' as counsel general for Wales
Former trade union solicitor's position uncertain after under-fire first minister Vaughan Gething heeds call from Antoniw and other ministers in the devolved government to resign.
NewsLaw Society announces date for special general meeting
SGM to hear confidence motion over latest version of TA6 property information form.
NewsIn depth: General election manifesto roundup
The three main parties agree that criminal justice needs fixing – but differ on priorities.
NewsConservatives 'will quit ECtHR if necessary', Sunak declares
Conservative leader tells manifesto launch he will choose nation's security over the jurisdiction of a 'foreign court'.
NewsElection ‘wash-up’ latest: Leasehold reform bill set to pass
Legislation to reform leasehold system likely to go through - but select committees abort inquiries into probate, the county court, and home buying and selling.
NewsGuidance for solicitors on supporting disabled workers
Many law firm technologies ’present barriers to accessibility’, Law Society says.
NewsLosses mount at Rosenblatt owner after 'challenging' year
Shares in stockmarket-listed RBG Holdings, which expects business to improve in 2024, are trading at a fifth of their price 12 months ago.