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AI and witness evidence: navigating the risks

As generative AI enters litigation, practitioners must consider its impact on the reliability and preparation of witness evidence

Violence in residential care: risk assessment, training and employer liability

A recent judgment involving a support worker injured by a service user highlights the importance of behaviour-specific risk assessments, effective training, clear communication and appropriate...

Victims of clinical negligence wait longer

Victims of clinical negligence are facing unprecedented delays in the justice system according to new research from APIL

Blake Morgan achieves record-breaking deals success

Blake Morgan's corporate team has reached a record £5.7bn in deal-making during the past financial year

Why Agentic AI makes human judgment more important

As AI changes how software behaves, lawyers must understand the technology behind contracts, not simply the contractual language

Unfair prejudice petitions: getting standing right

Standing is a fundamental requirement in unfair prejudice petitions, but defective share transfers and poorly maintained company records can make it unexpectedly complicated

International demand for UK legal services surges

The UK legal sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with exports nearing £11 billion over five years

Why first impressions are crucial

Potential clients greatly value human connection during initial interactions with law firms to secure trust