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News29 Oct 2024

Covid inquiry to spotlight healthcare struggles

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry will hear "harrowing tales" from healthcare users and carers impacted by pandemic restrictions

News29 Oct 2024

Law Society opposes justice cuts

The Law Society calls for sustained justice funding, citing backlog and legal aid crises concerns

News29 Oct 2024

Law firms boost billing productivity with AI

AI adoption enhances law firm efficiency and billing accuracy, fostering growth and client satisfaction

News28 Oct 2024

Law Society urges SRA focus

The Law Society advises the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to concentrate on core regulatory duties

News28 Oct 2024

Landmark hearing to determine Addison Lee drivers' worker status

The drivers, represented by the law firm Leigh Day, seek recognition as workers, arguing that they should be entitled to worker rights and benefits rather than being classified as self-employed contractors.

News28 Oct 2024

Government proposes wider changes to sexual harassment laws

New UK legislation requires employers to publish action plans and conduct risk assessments to combat sexual harassment

Interview17 Oct 2024

SJ Interview: Caroline Park

The SJ speaks to Caroline Park, family lawyer for the eye-wateringly wealthy and partner at Hughes Fowler Carruthers

Foreword8 Oct 2024

E.Gull – A Toxic Tern

Consulting Engineer Professor Robert Jackson and General Practitioner Dr Frederick Newton discuss the environmental damage and health risks posed by seagulls coupled with issues relating to waste management, contamination, wildlife protection and claims for personal injury

Appointments29 Oct 2024

Mayo Wynne Baxter expands Family Law

Sussex-based law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter has strengthened its growing family law team with the appointment of experienced partner Marie Stock

Announcements29 Oct 2024

Clarke Willmott advises Osmose on AUS acquisition

Clarke Willmott LLP advised Osmose Utilities Services Inc. on its acquisition of UK-based Associated Utility Supplies Ltd

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FCA survey reveals alarming rise in workplace harassment and bullying

25 Oct 2024

Lord Chancellor pledges prison reform

25 Oct 2024

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25 Oct 2024

Opinion

26 Oct 2024

Blink Payment solution transforms Lovetts operations

Lovetts Solicitors upgrades to Blink Payment, boosting efficiency and security in debt recovery services

24 Oct 2024

Why are there still no safe routes to the UK for Gazan civilians trying to join their families here?

Liz Barratt, a Partner, and solicitors Elisabeth Attwood and Jenni Whitaker, from Bindmans LLP, share their thoughts on the government’s inaction in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza

23 Oct 2024

Navigating HMRC investigations

Maintaining a rational approach and securing professional legal guidance early on are key strategies for businesses facing HMRC investigations, according to Kangs Solicitors

16 Oct 2024

Hurdles to offering a solicitor apprenticeship degree

With the Labour government planning to reform apprenticeships, Michael Butler and Chloe Sheppick, Director and Deputy Director, respectively, of the Professional Law Institute, discuss the existing difficulties with the solicitor apprenticeship degree that stop many higher education institutions providing this valuable offering

Feature

25 Oct 2024

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

18 Oct 2024

The pressure on Western universities to divest in fossil fuels: navigating legal complexities and environmental responsibilities

Ben Standing, a partner specialising in environmental law at Browne Jacobson, discusses the legal, ethical and financial issues related to the divestment in fossil fuels by Western universities

15 Oct 2024

Getting the most out of your expert witness

Simon Berney-Edwards, Chief Executive Officer of the Expert Witness Institute, explains how to get the most out of an expert witness and the importance of lawyers understanding their role in the process of appointing and instructing a suitable expert

14 Oct 2024

The bleak legacy of the 2013 legal aid cuts: a rise in litigants in person and a family court system in crisis

Cate Maguire, a Senior Associate at Kingsley Napley LLP, describes the extra pressure on the family court as a result of the increase in litigants in person and the challenges faced by those who are unable to afford legal representation before the family court

Practice Notes

18 Oct 2024

UK immigration will be digitalised by the end of the year. Lawyers are concerned

Ross Kennedy explores the digital transformation of UK immigration and considers what may go wrong

16 Oct 2024

Adjudication's fragile justice: the roles at play

Anthony Armitage explores how adjudication failures reveal crucial flaws across legal, professional, and evidentiary processes in construction disputes

15 Oct 2024

How the Tipping Act reforms workplace practices

John Grant examines the Tipping Act and how it offers protection for workers and consequences for non-compliant employers

3 Oct 2024

Increased case disposals in family courts signal positive shift

More families are reaching quicker resolutions, but challenges persist without substantial investment in the court system, writes Lauren Evans

International

22 Oct 2024

Lifestyle is more important than ever for US associates

Tom Hanlon explores how work-life balance has overtaken partnership ambitions as the top priority for young lawyers

17 Oct 2024

European elections: a touch of Weimar?

Udo Bux looks at the ever flagrant fragmentation of the political party landscape in Germany, and implications for the European parliament

10 Oct 2024

Balancing free speech and content regulation in Nigeria

Nigeria's NFVCB faces criticism over new regulations for online content creation, raising concerns about freedom of expression, explains Ayokunle Faith Adetula

24 Sept 2024

EU merger investigations see sharp decline

Despite a rise in U.S. merger probes, the EU faces a notable drop in significant Phase I investigations, say Clemens York and Laurence Bary

Business

21 Oct 2024

Cutting out the noise

Ross Meadows explains why collaboration between legal and financial advisors makes for clearer advice for clients

17 Oct 2024

The complex art of digital asset tracing

Marcin Zarakowski and Roman Bieda share their thoughts on the crucial steps needed to convince a court to grant recovery of digital assets

17 Oct 2024

Success with Gen AI requires law firms to restructure their IA

Alex Smith warns law firms: Gen AI isn’t magic – solid data is key.

23 Sept 2024

Simplifying anti-money laundering obligations for corporate M&A lawyers

Corporate M&A lawyers face challenges in verifying ownership structures for compliance, but Sam Ruback explains how new tools simplify the process and reduce fraud risks

SJ Interview

24 Sept 2024

SJ Interview: Simon Hammond

Following the launch of the new Clinical Negligence Claims Agreement for 2024 by NHS Resolution, Solicitors Journal spoke to the Director of Claims Management at NHS Resolution, Simon Hammond

27 Aug 2024

SJ Interview: Robert Shooter

Robert Shooter speaks to the SJ for the September 2024 volume

18 Jun 2024

SJ Interview: Simon Slater and Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson, Partner and Head of Employment, and Simon Slater, Non-Executive Chair of Thackray Williams, share how their firm transitioned from a small high street law firm into a medium-sized LLP and an aspiring Top 200 UK firm. Additionally, they offer valuable advice for other firms aspiring to achieve similar growth and success in today’s competitive legal landscape, with AI as a key trend in the industry.

14 May 2024

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