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iManage launches playbook analysis to deliver faster, consistent contract reviews at scale
New Ask iManage feature automatically applies your corporate legal team’s playbooks to every contract review – all within the secure iManage environment
AI will hallucinate: The question is whether you let it speak for you in court
The High Court of England and Wales said as much in 2025: generative AI tools are “not capable of conducting reliable legal research” and can “make confident assertions that are simply untrue”.
SRA tightens its grip: AML enforcement intensifies further in 2026
As the UK legal sector navigates an increasingly scrutinised regulatory landscape, 2026 marks a decisive escalation in the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s anti-money laundering enforcement agenda.
Webinar to explore how SME law firms can turn data into strategic advantage
Osprey Approach will host a webinar later this month, bringing together industry experts to explore how law firms can make better use of their data to improve performance, insight, and decision-making.
Navigating the minefield of legal technology investment
The adoption of new technologies has transformed legal practice, and this trend is only accelerating with the uptake of Generative AI tools.
What experienced serious injury lawyers are really looking for from a modern practice
Richard Harwood, Director of Serious Injury at Minster Law, reflects on what enables lawyers to do their best work and why the structure around serious injury practice matters more than ever.
Independent file audits in law firms: What they are and why they matter
File reviews form a key part of a firm’s overall compliance framework and are particularly relevant to demonstrating compliance with the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
Source of funds isn’t just about paperwork
In April, the SRA issued its first fixed penalties for AML information failures, fining three firms £750 each for failing to hand over AML and sanctions data.
Weightmans collaborates with global insurance analytics leader, Verisk, to launch new anti-fraud intelligence platform ‘Fraud Rely’
Law firm Weightmans has strengthened its fraud capability by becoming the first UK legal entity to collaborate with global insurance data analytics and technology leader Verisk, launching ‘Fraud Rely’ – a next generation anti-fraud intelligence platform.
Miller’s annual CLC risk & compliance conference: regulatory developments, claims, and training insights
Despite the inclement weather, Miller’s annual CLC Risk & Compliance Conference, held on 21 January 2026, attracted an impressive turnout. Attendees benefited from a comprehensive agenda that underscored the significance of current regulatory changes and industry trends.
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Preparing people for the pace of technological change
While technology often dominates the conversation, I believe the most important challenge facing law firms is not adopting new tools – it is preparing people to adapt alongside them.
Reorientation in the AI era must begin with the client
Much of the discussion about AI in the legal industry focuses on technology: which tools to adopt and which tasks might get automated. But this misses the deeper story.
Awaab’s Law phase 2: New hazards council tenants can now claim for
The conversation on housing disrepair is moving beyond damp and mould alone. With the rollout of phase 2 of Awaab’s Law, the scope of issues covered is expanding significantly,
