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The metaverse: virtual offences, real world penalties?

Magda Zima considers online sexual offences and VR

The Puppy Pupil: On yer feet…

“They're... looking at 'their' 12 custody cases in the list (compared to my one) with seemingly unflappable assuredness. They're smiling.”

A criminal justice system on the brink

Abigail Ashford examines the criminal courts in crisis

Government announces extra £5.38m investment for family mediation scheme

The scheme will be extended to March 2023

Uptick in contracts advice

Economic pressue means businesses are scrutinising contracts closely

Irwin Mitchell lawyer joins STEP committee

Christine Thornley was 'honoured' to be selected for the role 

LSB and SRA research reveals client appetite for LegalTech

While familiar technologies were embraced, scepticism remained about newer tech

New ground rent legislation problematic for developers

The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 aims to protect tenants from high ground rents