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SRA outlines firm governance arrangements

The SRA is pausing on new rules to ensure effective governance and protect legal consumers from harm

Law Society publishes AI practice note

The Law Society's new guidance aims to help legal firms navigate the use of AI effectively

Budget must retain taxpayers, not just raise revenue

Phineas Hirsch highlights that the upcoming Budget should focus on retaining taxpayers to ensure sustainable revenue growth

Cartwright publishes its Bitcoin Review

Cartwright Pension Trusts shares insights on Bitcoin's recent developments to guide pension trustees and investors

Thousands answer the call to serve

The Government's recruitment of over 3,800 new magistrates aims to strengthen the justice system for victims

Short sentences still dominate UK courts

Revolving Doors has expressed concern over recent quarterly crime statistics revealing high rates of short custodial sentences while welcoming a rise in out of court...

SJ Interview: Helen Bunker

Helen Bunker, chair of Blake Morgan, speaks to Solicitors Journal

Making accountability count

The profession has good reason to ask how reform will preserve effective scrutiny of public decisions, and what evidence will establish that the changes achieve...

Harneys enhances Luxembourg practice with partner

Harneys has appointed Irina Stoliarova as partner in its Luxembourg office to strengthen its Funds & Asset Management practice

Lawfront achieves remarkable growth after acquisitions

Lawfront has reported a 73% increase in annual revenue, driven by strategic acquisitions and existing business growth