Train Now, Link Later: Linklaters’ training curriculum gets a legal tech update
Linklaters has partnered with Swansea University to create a course based on legal technology for its trainees.
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April 1, 2020
Out of Harm’s Way: Ofcom to regulate harmful social media content
Ofcom is to be given regulatory powers over the content posted on social media.
March 19, 2020
The Judge Factor: Upcoming judicial reforms suggested
The former Attorney-General (AG) Geoffrey Cox has speculated future judges of the Supreme Court would have to be interviewed before a joint committee of MPs and Lords.
March 17, 2020
BBC…Free?: The BBC licence fee is being questioned
The BBC’s Royal Charter assured Licence fee has come under repeated attacks in recent weeks, with many questioning why the BBC still requires customers to pay a license fee. Further, there is a possibility that non-payment should become a civil offence, rather than a criminal offence following the negative attention.
March 3, 2020
You’re Fired: BBC set to sack journalists pending imminent revamp
With a change in senior management and an ongoing licence fee discussion, the BBC is ready to announce a drastic batch of redundancies, rendering around 500 individuals jobless.
February 26, 2020
A Decree Absolute for Regional Divorce Centres: Divorce centres are being shut down
The government has announced the closure of regional divorce centres which have been heavily criticised by senior judges for being ineffective.
February 25, 2020
Laying Down the Law: SRA joins forces with #MeToo and takes action against offending lawyers
More top London lawyers are being investigated by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority (SRA) and appearing before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) after allegations of harassment.
February 21, 2020
Facebook’s New Supreme Court: Has Zuckerberg given up the gavel?
Facebook is setting up an independent board to serve as a “Supreme Court” to review cases of Facebook pulling down posts.
February 20, 2020
Sustainability in BlackRock: World’s largest fund manager champions sustainability
BlackRock, the world’s largest fund manager, has revamped its investment approach by deciding to implement sustainable investment principles throughout the company.
February 18, 2020
Just-ice a Click Away: New small claims website for personal injury claims launches
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) has set up a new website called Official Injury Claim; an online portal for low-value (i.e. under £5,000) road traffic accident (RTA) personal injury claims. The service is set to start in early April 2020.
February 13, 2020