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05 November 2025
Issue: 8138 / Categories: Legal News , Social Media , Technology , Profession
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Perils of social media for legal advisers

Solicitors must guard against unintentionally disclosing they are working with a particular client, for example, via automatic location sharing or by commenting on X they are in a certain location at a certain time

This would breach client confidentiality, according to Law Society guidance on social media use.

The practice note, Social media, updated this week, covers the rise of deepfake content and the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Law Society president Mark Evans said: ‘It is essential to verify AI-generated content, as there is a significant risk of misinformation, disinformation and clickbait content.’

Issue: 8138 / Categories: Legal News , Social Media , Technology , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

Commercial property and child law teams expand with senior hires

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Set expands London and Singapore offering with senior international disputes hires

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Firm strengthens real estate and litigation teams with partner promotions

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