Senior judge warns AI could compromise judicial independence
A senior judge has warned that Big Tech has the power to ‘compromise judicial independence’ if the courts become dependent on a small number of AI systems.
National firm teams up with Microsoft to build own AI platform
National firm Shoosmiths has joined forces with Microsoft to create its own bespoke AI platform for carrying out contract reviews.
Pogust Goodhead scoops financial and legal support for dam case
Class action firm Pogust Goodhead has unveiled a “strategic partnership” with heavyweight litigation firm Quinn Emanuel to work on the next stage of the Mariana Dam case.
Court of Appeal reinstates Legal Ombudsman finding against law firm
The Court of Appeal has reinstated a Legal Ombudsman decision that a law firm failed to adequately assess a client’s capacity and should pay her compensation.
Third of barristers face regular ethical challenges
A third of barristers face regular ethical issues and challenges in their practices but they benefit from “a solid system of training and support”, research has found.
BSB suspends ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan
The Bar Standards Board has suspended Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, two years after allegations were made against him.
Another warning for High Court judge over judgment delays
A High Court judge has received his second formal warning in less than three months for a delay in handing down judgment.
Judge refers KC for contempt hearing over closing speech
The KC accused of not following court directions in his closing speech has been referred to a presiding judge to consider contempt proceedings.
First court case win for AI-powered law firm
Garfield AI, the groundbreaking law firm, has won its first court case, which it claims to be the first achieved with the support of a regulated AI lawyer anywhere in the world.
Strike-off for solicitor who fabricated emails and blamed secretary
A solicitor who fabricated emails in a way that pinned the blame for a missed deadline on his secretary has been struck off.
