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Four brands face ban due to misleading ad claims

The Advertising Standards Authority has banned multiple ads for distorting carbon neutrality concepts without clarity

Law Society warns against double regulation

The Law Society urges the UK government to ensure anti-money laundering reforms avoid unnecessary regulatory overlap

AI should not replace experts’ views

The High Court judge emphasised the importance of expert opinion amid increasing AI utilisation in legal work

Youngest magistrate in South Yorkshire

A 19-year-old law student at the University of Huddersfield is now the youngest magistrate in South Yorkshire

Injunctions and their implications explained

Sharmila O'Reilly, Principal Lecturer in Law at the University of Hertfordshire, discusses the recent injunctions case involving David Walliams

Odeh v City of London Police: Crown Court cannot release forfeited funds for appeal costs

High Court rules Crown Court lacks power to release forfeited funds for appeal legal expenses.

SJ Interview: Richard Susskind

For the November 2026 volume, Richard Susskind speaks to Solicitors Journal

Who takes responsibility?

Legal reform only matters if it helps people enforce their rights, get redress, and know who is supposed to do something when things go wrong

Payne Hicks Beach expands private wealth team

Law firm Payne Hicks Beach has appointed Thomas Moran and Sarah Gogan as partners to enhance its private wealth services, catering to the increasing demand...

Irwell Insurance sees record growth milestone

Irwell Insurance has reported a remarkable 30% year-on-year growth in Gross Written Premium (GWP), reaching over £50 million for the first time