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UK lawyers believe AI technology could save them nearly 140 hours of work per year

The UK has signed a groundbreaking Council of Europe treaty on artificial intelligence (AI)
Gen AI could provide game-changing solutions & enhanced security for law firms. Dr Charanjit Singh explores the potential

How, and to what extent, is the legal profession engaging with generative artificial intelligence (gen AI)?

Corporate counsel have warned the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act, in force from August, may have unanticipated consequences for the tech industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) in legal sector workplaces is generating stereotyped images, portraying CEOs and lawyers as men while using images of women for less professional roles
Corporate counsel and commercial lawyers are scrambling to prepare for the Artificial Intelligence Act, which comes into force in the EU on 1 August
In the second of a series of articles, Harry Lambert explains why lawyers in all practice areas really need to start considering neurotechnology

Two-thirds of UK tax professionals either use generative artificial intelligence (AI) on a regular basis or intend to do so soon, a Tolley report has found

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London

Constantine Law—Alex Finch & Rebecca Tester

Constantine Law—Alex Finch & Rebecca Tester

Firm launches business immigration practice with dual partner hire

Freeths—Jane Dickers

Freeths—Jane Dickers

Scottish offering strengthened with dispute resolution partner hire in Glasgow

NEWS
Robert Taylor of 360 Law Services warns in this week's NLJ that adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) risks entrenching disadvantage for SME law firms, unless tools are tailored to their needs
Delays and dysfunction continue to mount in the county court, as revealed in a scathing Justice Committee report and under discussion this week by NLJ columnist Professor Dominic Regan of City Law School. Bulk claims—especially from private parking firms—are overwhelming the system, with 8,000 cases filed weekly
The Court of Protection has ruled in Macpherson v Sunderland City Council that capacity must be presumed unless clearly rebutted. In this week's NLJ, Sam Karim KC and Sophie Hurst of Kings Chambers dissect the judgment and set out practical guidance for advisers faced with issues relating to retrospective capacity and/or assessments without an examination
From oligarchs to cosmetic clinics, strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) target journalists, activists and ordinary citizens with intimidating legal tactics. Writing in NLJ this week, Sadie Whittam of Lancaster University explores the weaponisation of litigation to silence critics
Lawyers can no longer afford to ignore the metaverse, says Jacqueline Watts of Allin1 Advisory in this week's NLJ. Far from being a passing tech fad, virtual platforms like Roblox host thriving economies and social interactions, raising real legal issues
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