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Profits of US law firms in London fall below £1bn amid slowdown in M&A deals

US law firms in London see profits drop to £985m in 2022/23

Shell faces trial over oil spill claims by Nigerian communities

Shell's accountability for Nigerian oil spills will be determined in upcoming trials

The EU AI Act: comprehensive regulation and implications for AI stakeholders

Paul Kavanagh, Dylan Balbirnie and Anita Hodea provide an overview of the EU's new AI Act and its requirements for different AI categories

The Post Office scandal highlights the need for vigilance when it comes to legal privilege

Joseph Lewin from Dorsey & Whitney assesses the importance of vigilance when it comes to legal professional privilege in light of the Post Office scandal

Partner promotion in Blandy & Blandy’s commercial property team

The Thames Valley firm promotes Gemma Stephenson to partner in its award-winning Commercial Property team starting 1 July 2024

BDB Pitmans secures future of Manston airport

BDB Pitmans successfully advised RiverOak Strategic Partners (RSP) on securing the redevelopment of Manston Airport into a state-of-the-art air freight facility

Half of UK lawyers want to see profession self-regulate on using generative ai, shows new Thomson Reuters report

The report reveals 48% of UK lawyers favor self-regulation for AI use; inaccuracy and data security are primary concerns

Carers in the legal sector struggle alone

New research reveals overwhelming impact on work, physical wellbeing, and mental health