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Learning lessons from the past: what hope for real change at the Post Office and continued public confidence in statutory inquiries?

As the Post Office Inquiry comes to a close, Catherine Hobby and Dr Elaine Yerby assess whether the proceedings will bring lasting change to the organisation and why reform at the Post Office is crucial for ongoing public confidence in public inquiries

AI Revolution: transforming legal tech in 2025

Carlos García-Egocheaga argues that in 2025, AI will redefine legal technology, driving transparency, efficiency, and productivity across law firm operations

AI-powered information self-service will become a reality

Paul Walker explains that, in adopting Generative AI, law firms must prioritise robust information architecture

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered information self-service will become a reality

Paul Walker examines how generative AI can revolutionise corporate self-service by unlocking legal knowledge assets securely and efficiently

The rebirth of the standard form

Anthony Armitage explores how contract standardisation and AI can streamline construction agreements and reduce disputes

Is the UK’s life sciences regulator, the MHRA, creating the right conditions to encourage businesses investing in artificial intelligence products?

Peter Rudd-Clarke, a Partner in Osborne Clarke’s life sciences and healthcare team, Tamara Quinn, a Director in Osborne Clarke’s AI, data and IP knowledge team, and Julia Smith, an associate in Osborne Clarke’s commercial team, provide a detailed breakdown of the approach being taken to artificial intelligence within the life sciences sector and the upcoming regulatory developments

The next phase of civil justice: can artificial intelligence assist with mediation’s integration into the justice system?

Mark Tsagas and Catherine Hobby, both Senior Lecturers, Researchers and Mediators at the University of East London, discuss the recent developments to promote mediation within civil justice and the potential benefits and drawbacks to integrating AI into the mediation process

Holding your whole life to ransom: the rise of sextortion

Athalie Matthews, Counsel in the Reputation Management Team at Farrer & Co, discusses the sensitivity and difficulties related to protecting the victims and prosecuting the perpetrators of sextortion