Legal News

What impact will artificial intelligence (AI) have on our jobs? How will it shape the delivery of legal services? In this week’s NLJ, Bernadette Bulacan, chief evangelist, Icertis, writes that ‘the legal industry stands at a pivotal moment for transformation’ as gen AI, autonomous agents and large language models begin ‘reshaping how legal teams operate'

Deadlines are crucial, but how is the date and time determined? In this week’s NLJ, former district judge Stephen Gold explores a recent case in which solicitors made ‘an innocent day-counting mistake’. Gold notes that the case also sheds light on the need for ‘promptness’

The Legal Services Consumer Panel (LSCP), which advises the Legal Services Board on regulation, has reiterated its call for lawyers to be made to publish data on all complaints they receive

The Law Society and Bar Council have welcomed extra funding for the justice system including the courts in Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s spending review

Heads of chambers and law firm partners must take ‘practical and effective measures’ to ensure every individual understands their duties if using artificial intelligence (AI), the High Court has said

Magistrates are resigning from office due to poor working conditions and lack of support and recognition, the Magistrates Association (MA) has warned

An NHS trust and former ward manager have been found guilty of Health and Safety Act breaches but cleared of corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter, respectively, following the death of Alice Figueiredo

The UK’s parental leave system has ‘fundamental failings’ and excludes self-employed fathers, MPs have warned

The Law Commission has proposed reforms to the law of digital assets and electronic trade documents to resolve disputes and help victims of fraud

The Law Society has launched a campaign for more investment in civil legal aid in family, community care, inquests, mental health and other areas