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The power of public relations in law firms: building trust and driving success

In the hustle and bustle of the legal world, effective public relations is pivotal for law firms, fostering trust and success

SJ Interview: Fleur Rochester, the new president of London FOIL

In December, Fleur Rochester, a partner in Kennedys professional liability team, was appointed the new president of the London division of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL) for 2024

The fixed recoverable costs regime – does it all add up?

Matthew Jury and Oli Troen present their views on the limitations to the government’s fixed recoverable costs regime and the need to let the English market for personal injury claims develop on its own steam

The law of unintended consequences and the nexus between divorce tourism and procedural fairness

Shaili Gohil-Desai dissects the recent ruling before the Supreme Court in the case of Potanina (Respondent) v Potanin (Appellant) [2024] UKSC 3 and the wider implications for future litigants

Transparency pilot commences in the family court

Henry Hood and Anna Roiser provide the background to the transparency reporting pilot and the importance of striking a fair balance between transparency and privacy

Justice for Ukraine: plugging the justice gaps

Dr Jason McCue presents the differing views within the legal community on providing justice for Ukraine in the context of the recent Justice and Accountability for Ukraine conference and the need for a permanent peace court

Porn in the digital woods: a driver of children abusing children?

John Marriott and Alex Paradise discuss the challenges in the struggle to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation in the age of the internet, in light of recent data suggesting that the majority of offences are committed by other young people

How can lawyers preserve their personal brand if artificial intelligence is behind the wheel?

Geraldine Kelm discusses the importance of ensuring artificial intelligence does not strip away the genuine connection lawyers have with their clients