Author: Rhys Duncan
Junior lawyers will be ‘significantly replaced’ by technologists and data scientists, Paul Weiss boss predicts
Top lawyer foresees shifting roles in new tech-driven legal world
‘Inaccurate’ media lead to judicial death threats, says Lady Chief Justice
Baroness Carr calls for 'objective and accurate reporting'
SRA chief exec to step down
Ends 12-year tenure at the top
Former Mayer Brown lawyer set to become new German Chancellor
Friedrich Merz tops recent election and looks to form a coalition
Horizon scandal: BSB set to launch regulatory action against barristers within ‘next few months’
No ongoing risk to public
Former Clifford Chance lawyer secures £1.3m investment for AI paralegal start-up
Funds will boost development
Junior barrister ‘lifts the curtain’ on criminal justice in new BBC Radio show
Joanna Hardy-Susskind hosting ten-part series
Almost half of lawyers think their firm is too slow on AI uptake
LexisNexis research
Listed legal business RBG to be wound down after failing to appoint administrator
Stock Exchange announcement
Linklaters gives AI exam on English law
Results on the up, but human supervision still required
Criminal trial date set for former Axiom Ince execs
February 2027
Hill Dickinson restricts AI tool access after ‘significant’ usage surge
Firm wants to ensure 'safe and proper' use
Willkie bumps London newly qualified lawyer pay to £170,000
Trainees salaries also up
Linklaters retains 75% of trainees globally
Several rookies heading to different offices around the world
Freshfields’ financials unveiled after firm kept quiet on results
Figures courtesy of Companies House
Founder Rosenblatt reclaims former firm from listed legal business
Follows war of words
Ban for ex-Magic Circle IT worker who sexually abused child
Possessed over 150 indecent images
Debevoise raises London NQ lawyer salaries to £173.1k
Rises up the ladder too
SRA gears up for Post Office prosecutions
Regulator 'hopeful' actions can begin over the summer
Solicitors’ sanctions to remain public for longer
Applies to both firms and lawyers