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Institute launches wide-ranging programme in international law

North West law firm appoints paralegal and two associate solicitors

Midlands law firm appoints two private client lawyers

Liverpool-based law firm announces four promotions

Criminal legal aid solicitor elected as deputy vice president

Wealth and accountancy services group welcomes general counsel

Shropshire law firm appoints commercial property expert

The meaning of what exactly constitutes a ‘reserved legal activity’ is becoming increasingly hard to define, says John Gould

It’s not all dodgy claims & disappointing descriptions: Dominic Regan outlines some reasons to be (cautiously) cheerful this summer

Vaiben Lipman highlights the benefits of pro bono practice for boutique disputes firms

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Clarke Willmott bolsters housebuilder expertise in Birmingham

Firm adds former Simmons Simmons patent head to engineering and tech team

Freeths strengthens its voice in national disputes with ACTAPS committee appointment

NEWS

Homicide offences face historic overhaul

Murder could be split into first and second degrees, under Law Commission proposals for a historic overhaul of homicide offences

Obstacles ahead for social media ban

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Australian-style ban on social media for under-16s will be difficult to enforce, lawyers have warned

Regulator finds gaps in AI safeguards

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has highlighted a lack of safeguards where people use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help with legal problems

Solicitors, judges & professors named in honours list

Irwin Mitchell partner Adrian Budgen, a specialist in mesothelioma cases, has been awarded the OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List

Commercial leasehold law under review

The Law Commission has proposed reforms to commercial leasehold law