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In-house teams struggle with AI influx

Dentons' research reveals that in-house legal teams face challenges from the rising tide of AI-generated submissions across various sectors.

Three firms endorse pro bono pledge

Lloyds Banking Group, Mondelez International, and Societe Generale join the In House Pro Bono Pledge as signatories grow to 25

Salary transparency rules may reveal loyalty penalty

A study suggests salary transparency could highlight disparities between new starters and experienced staff

Moelis v Emirates Petroleum: High Court rules on financial advisory fees in debt restructuring dispute

High Court finds Moelis entitled to restructuring fees but rejects its claim for additional debt capital raise commissions.

Park Homes Investments v Avison Young: High Court allows negligence claims to proceed but limits April 2020 losses

High Court permits most professional negligence claims against Avison Young to proceed, while restricting losses recoverable under an initial valuation.

Makin v Protec Security Group: Court of Appeal upholds insurer’s refusal of cover

Court of Appeal confirms that breaches of insurance notification conditions can defeat cover even without express precedent wording.

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...

Paul Hastings enhances global fund finance

Paul Hastings continues to grow its global fund finance platform with the appointment of Maccailein Campbell as partner in London, strengthening its offerings and responding...

Russell-Cooke launches legal apprenticeship programme

London’s Russell-Cooke law firm is set to offer solicitor apprenticeships in a bid to diversify access