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Who is liable when agentic AI causes loss?

AI agents can act with limited human intervention, but they cannot bear legal responsibility. Emerging case law, regulatory guidance and product liability rules are beginning...

Re HB: a new framework for welfare deputyships

Re HB shifts welfare deputyship applications away from exceptionality and towards practical, proportionate and person-centred decision-making

Trustee mistakes after Pitt v Holt: a global divide

Divergent responses to Pitt v Holt have transformed remedial relief into a competitive feature of international trust jurisdictions

AGNI and the end of the acid test

The Supreme Court has replaced Cheshire West’s bright-line test with a person-centred but less certain approach to deprivation of liberty

Managing director conflicts in joint ventures

How UK company law shapes director conflicts, quorum rules and governance in joint venture structures

SJ Interview: Hannah Field

Hannah Field, head of Shoosmiths’ London office and its Dispute Resolution & Litigation team in London, speaks to Solicitors Journal about the firm’s growth strategy,...

Governing AI across the financial services sector

Existing regulation may govern financial services AI, but systemic risks and compliance demands are continuing to grow

The regulatory reset firms cannot ignore

The LSB review, the AML transfer and higher SRA fees signal tougher oversight, and reward firms with stronger governance.