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The Pro Bono Recognition List honors 3,760 lawyers for their pro bono work, endorsed by Lady Chief Justice Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals a significant decrease in divorces in the UK, with the number of divorces falling from 113,505 in 2021 to 80,057 in 2022 The Law Society extends the transition period for the TA6 5th edition form by six months, allowing continued use of the 4th edition until January 15, 2025, to accommodate feedback from property section members The upcoming Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill seeks to extend FOI rights to private and third sector bodies providing public services The LBMA has withdrawn its jurisdiction challenge, allowing a landmark human rights case to proceed in the UK Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler is exploring AI's potential in legal services to save time and enhance client service A pilot scheme launched to provide law firms with a better understanding of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and demonstrate compliance with its obligations has seen the first firms certified This initiative provides researchers with unprecedented access to data, fostering innovative analysis and policy development 
