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Legal research in the age of AI: Why professional judgment matters more than ever

As artificial intelligence transforms legal research and drafting, lawyers must adapt to a new environment in which both humans and machines interpret their work

Employer of Record arrangements: Navigating employment law risks and liabilities

As Employer of Record arrangements become increasingly common, questions over employment status, regulatory compliance and liability are gaining importance. This article examines the principal legal...

Shifting roles for junior lawyers in EU

A study reveals that European legal teams are reallocating junior lawyers to strategic roles due to AI adoption trends

Patel v HDI Global Specialty: High Court upholds storm damage claim but rejects subsidence allegations

The High Court found storm damage to a property’s front gable but dismissed claims of rear gable damage and subsidence.

Irwin Mitchell v PW: Court of Protection orders conditional ratification of conflicted investment appointment

The Court of Protection has made ratification conditional on Irwin Mitchell repaying 60% of a potential claim into PW’s estate.

Stonegate Farmers v Heavey: High Court orders publication of arbitration challenge judgement

The High Court ruled that open justice outweighed confidentiality concerns in a related arbitration challenge, ordering publication of its reasoned judgement.

SJ Interview: Helen Bunker

Helen Bunker, chair of Blake Morgan, speaks to Solicitors Journal

Making accountability count

The profession has good reason to ask how reform will preserve effective scrutiny of public decisions, and what evidence will establish that the changes achieve...

Laura Wilson becomes partner at Jacksons

In a significant move, the independent North East law firm Jacksons has welcomed Laura Wilson as partner and head of employment

FJG lawyers gain recognition in Chambers

Fisher Jones Greenwood celebrates impressive advancements in the latest Chambers UK Guide rankings for its lawyers