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Call for reform in SRA complaints

The Law Society urges the SRA to adopt a proportionate approach to complaints handling reforms due to concerns about excessive administrative burdens and the evolving...

Lawyers increasingly prefer AI grounded in legal sources

A recent survey shows that 81% of lawyers are more comfortable using AI grounded in legal sources

Premier League funds frozen amid investigation

A £10 million freeze on Premier League funds highlights the increasing scrutiny on digital gambling companies

Trustees face governance challenges with CDC schemes

ZEDRA warns that trustees must adapt governance and decision-making processes to effectively manage Collective Defined Contribution arrangements as they evolve through shifting responsibilities in managing...

APL Holdco v Apple Properties: High Court refuses winding-up amid family feud over London properties

Court refuses to wind up family property company, ruling petitioner's shareholder solely caused the deadlock.

Kalinga v R: Court of Appeal quashes offensive weapon conviction over crutch attack

Court of Appeal clarifies when instantly using an object as a weapon escapes section 1(1) liability.

SJ Interview: Thom Brooks

Thom Brooks discusses fairer citizenship policy, immigration and sentencing

Looking beyond the label

Five new legal professionals join LCF Law

Yorkshire law firm LCF Law has appointed five new professionals, enhancing their team in Leeds and Bradford

Yorkshire law firm joins Orwins group

Orwins has announced the acquisition of Yorkshire's Milners and London's Roe Lawyers, enhancing its services