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Why AI governance for lawyers needs judgement, not rules

Static AI policies fail legal teams; cultivating professional judgement is what actually reduces risk while capturing AI's competitive advantage

A fairer end? Navigating the new cohabitation proposals

The Ministry of Justice's landmark consultation promises vital baseline protections, but creates a complex, highly contested landscape for family practitioners

High Court rules on Ford Dieselgate claims

The High Court has allowed amendments to the Dieselgate claims against Ford, enhancing consumer litigation rights

Re Beth [2026] EWFC 156 (B): Family Court identifies perpetrator of non-accidental injuries in infant fact-finding proceedings

HHJ Case finds Intervenor caused femoral fracture and bruising to infant in sole care; threshold met against mother.

The Local Authority v The Mother [2026] EWFC 166 (B): Resolutions assessment refused and special guardianship order made in non-accidental injury proceedings

HHJ Hesford refuses Resolutions assessment and makes SGO for paternal grandparents in NAI care proceedings.

PSA v General Dental Council and Rahman: six-month suspension quashed in dentist sexual misconduct appeal

Sweeting J allows PSA appeal after finding Committee failed to evaluate repeated sexual misconduct holistically.

SJ Interview: Chris Spelman

Chris Spelman is a partner in DWF's London dispute resolution team, specialising in financial services litigation and investigations, whistleblowing matters, and class action, securities and...

When the rules can't keep up

From Westminster to the courts, the rules are being written faster than they can settle

Banner Jones promotes Stacey Davenport to director

Law firm Banner Jones has appointed Stacey Davenport as Director, highlighting its continued growth in the Private Client division across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire

Legalfly launches new access feature

LEGALFLY has unveiled Collaborator Access, a groundbreaking platform that integrates legal and business teams across enterprises