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Fresh blow to India legal market liberalisation hopes
Bar Council of India seeks to codify restrictions on foreign lawyers and firms after years of deadlock.
'Kafkaesque': Lawyers rally to defence of silk cited for contempt
Global giant's first trading results exceed expectations
Axiom Ince trial set to run for over three months
New lord chancellor backed Lammy's jury trial curbs
Consultant struck off over 'misleading representation' to court
Canadian lawyer who misled judge about ChatGPT use is suspended
Regional firms target acquisitions after securing new funding
Chief coroner issues informal complaints protocol for legal professionals
Selling partners vow to fight £2.4m claim from private equity buyer
Struck-off solicitor jailed for fraud
Profits soar at Clifford Chance
SRA cannot regulate without access to privileged material, court told
Litigation funder appoints administrators after court action
New justice secretary urged to unfreeze family mediation rates
Solicitor's banter towards police officers not misconduct, tribunal finds
Slaughter gets government post
LiP found in contempt after breaching firm's harassment injunction
Mishcon upbeat despite exit of four-partner corporate team
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Are clients more likely to try to avoid family court or is it business as usual?
Two years ago, new family proceedings rules arrived to encourage the use of non-court dispute resolution. Jo O'Sullivan explores whether things have changed.
More turbulence from the US for the rule of law
The Trump administration continues to disturb and overthrow previous understandings of the international legal order, with ramifications for the UK.
Alex Norris's job isn't to know the law. It's to stand up for it
Latest incumbent will find it useful to mull the failings of his predecessors.
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AI for mid-size firms: 'It’s about not wanting to be left behind'
The global elite’s development of proprietary artificial intelligence tools dominates legal tech headlines, but AI is also transforming law’s mid-market. Joanna Goodman reports from the Gazette’s latest roundtable discussion.
Ellis paved the way to abolition
The conditional pardon granted to Ruth Ellis, hanged 71 years ago, was probably the best her supporters could have hoped for.
Love too dear for Lammy
Lord chancellor chooses last day of parliamentary term to unveil reforms to ‘archaic’ rules governing weddings.
We won a cup
Law Society Yacht Club crew shines in renowned 51-mile race.
Blame it on Kane
Press party is shelved to make way for Wednesday's big match.
Essex legal chief advises councils to audit for Mazur risks
SEND, debt recovery and traffic enforcement identified as risky areas in relation to conduct of litigation and supervision.
Intelligent workflows transforming the client experience
Flexible working: Home and away
Customer addiction and platform-driven harms
FIFA's Trump card and an accountability gap
Data page – July 2026
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All the latest news from Solicitors Regulation Authority
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SRA seeks feedback on reforms as Business Plan published
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SRA responds to feedback on its 2026/27 business plan and compensation fund proposals
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SRA consults on new proposals to strengthen requirements for solicitors using or arranging third-party litigation funding in consumer claims
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SRA consults on additional rules on how firms handle complaints
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Research highlights risks in high-volume consumer claims sector
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SRA consults on strengthened notification requirements to help identify risk earlier
Firm hires: Four senior appointments at Schofield Sweeney
Firm hire: Constantine Law appoints employment senior partner
Firm hires: Residential development duo joins Gateley Legal
Firm hires: WSP Solicitors strengthens commercial property and child law teams
Firm hire: Senior associate appointment at Olliers Solicitors
Firm hire: Mackenzie Jones welcomes family law solicitor
Firm hire: CM Murray appoints former Hill Dickinson CEO as strategic adviser and consultant
Firm hire: Switalskis appoints head of commercial property
Summer reading list 2026
What books should you take on holiday this year to unwind, relax and try to stop thinking about the office?
A detailed analysis of digital currencies not for the faint-hearted
Kevin Parle reviews 'Beyond the Hype: What they don't want you to know about Central Bank Digital Currencies'.
Tech on the menu – don’t let AI eat your lunch
Andrew Hogan reviews 'Law in the Era of AI: Clients, Firms, and the Future of the Legal Industry'.
Legitimate targets
Stephen D Sutton reviews 'UK Sanctions Law and Practice'.
A handy toolkit that ticks all the boxes
V. Charles Ward reviews 'Building Defects Law'.
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