THIS ISSUE
DAC Beachcroft has announced the launch of an apprenticeship programme to bring school and college leavers into its business...
Justice secretary sets dates & confirms cuts
One in five complaints to legal ombudsman involves divorce or family law
Communications giant launches BT Law Ltd
Law firms may be exposed to professional negligence claims
Baroness Deech approved for prestigious status
SRA & Bar Council criticise Legal Services Board
President of Supreme Court issues warning over legal aid cuts
The Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013 is passed
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill
Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London
Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart
Hugh James expands national Serious Injury team with two new Partners
HFW—Rémi Ducloyer
HFW continues Paris office growth with public law Partner hire
NEWS
The Court of Appeal's decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has lifted months of uncertainty for Chartered Legal Executives while prompting a rethink of regulation and supervision
The assisted dying debate returns to Westminster as Lauren Edwards MP reintroduces legislation that stalled in the House of Lords last session despite clearing the Commons
A little-noticed provision of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has fundamentally expanded corporate criminal liability
Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, but careless reliance on it is creating growing professional risks
The law offers cohabiting couples surprisingly greater protection after one partner dies than when they separate during life
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