Ask someone what springs to mind when they hear the words artificial intelligence, and the first thing they might mention is a young Haley Joel Osment in the film AI. Or Sofia, the world’s first robotic citizen.

Lord Hodge’s recent lecture is a welcome attempt to grapple with the legal implications of data-related technologies, and also with the practical implications of those technologies for the law.

Juggling the many aspects of managing a law firm can undoubtedly be a challenge. Every practice manager will be tempted to take on many varied tasks – from fixing a printer to recruitment.

Awards can be an excellent way to boost your reputation amongst clients and referrers and can be a great asset to recruitment campaigns, but putting together entries can be time consuming.

DWF became the largest law firm listing in British history after its successful IPO earlier this month. As competitors keep a careful eye on its progress, what lessons can they draw as to public listings?