Category: News

Judge finds barrister relied on ‘entirely fictitious’ AI-generated cases
AI hallucinations strike again

Lawyer couple go LinkedIn viral with case law-themed marriage announcement
Dove v Crombleholme

Gowling WLG appoints former trainee as new boss
Chris Towle joined the firm as a rookie more than 20 years ago — now he’s UK CEO

Dentons launches new support measures for staff suffering domestic abuse
Emergency accommodation, financial support and additional leave among initiatives

UK lawtech investment surges to record levels
Nearly £120 million invested in the first half of 2025

Law firms dominate latest social mobility rankings
Charity behind annual index calls on more employers to ‘step up their game’

Mills & Reeve retains 92% autumn NQ solicitors
23 out of 25

ULaw lecturer appointed Law Society president
Mark Evans takes top role on Chancery Lane

Top legal bodies accuse politicians of ‘irresponsible and dangerous’ attacks on lawyers
'Rising tide of intimidation'

Law firms told to ditch ‘Dear Sirs’
New Law Society guidance

Ex-KWM London boss cleared as tribunal dismisses unwanted kiss claim
Didn't breach SRA rules

Barrister claims in viral TikTok that Israeli government ‘orchestrated’ Manchester synagogue attack and has King Charles on ‘target list’
Sham Uddin does not share evidence to back up his claims

Barrister reprimanded over sweary comments towards probation staff
Effing and blinding

Reed Smith launches solicitor apprenticeship for school leavers
First three recruits start September 2026

Shoosmiths retains 76% autumn NQ solicitors
25 out of 33

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