Legal services

Family law is shifting towards a calmer & more constructive approach to solving conflicts, writes Jennifer Headon

LexisNexis, working with law firms in the UK, has created a secure, accurately-sourced, personalised artificial intelligence (AI) assistant for lawyers

Masood Ahmed & Lal Akhter discuss lawyers’ responsibilities in the age of AI hallucinations

Unbundled legal services are rising in popularity, according to Legal Services Consumer Panel research

The Law Society and the Italian National Bar have signed a memorandum of understanding to support UK lawyers practising in Italy

Clare Hughes-Williams and James Gardiner of DAC Beachcroft highlight the dangers of misidentifying defendants in negligence claims—especially after law firm mergers—in this week’s NLJ

Law firms and chambers are prime targets for increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. With sensitive data, time-critical work, and client funds at stake, the consequences of a breach can be catastrophic. Writing in NLJ this week, Tom Pelham and Sam Lunn of Kennedys stress the importance of cyber insurance and having a robust incident response plan in place

How should the legal sector prepare for & react to cyberattacks? Tom Pelham & Sam Lunn explain

The volunteer judiciary has faced neglect. Tom Franklin explains why addressing this is important—for all parts of the legal system

Elizabeth Rimmer sets out practical steps for legal leaders to make a difference on mental health & workplace culture