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Lawyer reflects on New York courts

A London lawyer shares insights from his visit to a busy New York City Criminal Court

Employers face potential legal issues

As Christmas parties approach, employers must be aware of increasing legal risks stemming from festive events

Thousands to benefit from legal support

The Deputy Prime Minister announced nearly £20 million funding aimed at improving access to legal services for vulnerable individuals

The UK’s cautious path on AI

The UK is pursuing AI growth through regulatory sandboxes, avoiding prescriptive rules while testing how existing laws apply

Target problematic firms in claims market

Regulators should focus on problematic players in the claims market rather than overhauling the entire system as APIL advocates for targeted interventions

UNCITRAL’s convention on negotiable cargo documents

UNCITRAL’s new convention introduces negotiable cargo documents across transport modes, enhancing legal certainty, trade finance and multimodal logistics

SJ Interview: John Sorabji

Dr John Sorabji is a barrister at Nine Chambers, an Associate Professor of Law at University College London, and one of the UK’s leading authorities on civil justice and procedure. He has advised the senior judiciary, including the Lord Chief Justice and the Master of the Rolls, and has played a key role in shaping debates on civil justice reform. In this interview, he reflects on the strengths and weaknesses of the civil justice system in England and Wales, the long-term impact of LASPO on access to justice, the role of the Civil Justice Council, and the opportunities and risks posed by digitalisation and artificial intelligence.

Justice reform risks targeting the wrong fix

As 2026 approaches, ministers eye jury trials while ignoring deeper causes of England’s criminal justice crisis

Duane Morris adds arbitration partner in London

Nahi El Hachem has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s London office

Freeths enhances AI strategy with Legora

Freeths has bolstered its AI strategy through an expanded partnership with Legora, ensuring efficient legal practices