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U.S. Judicial Conference considers new rule on AI-generated evidence
The federal judiciary in the United States is moving to tighten rules for AI-generated evidence. In mid-2025 the Judicial Conference’s advisory committee mentioned they are…Law Society of England and Wales calls for guidance rather than new AI regulation
The Law Society of England and Wales has urged government to clarify how AI may be used in legal services under existing regulations. In January…Solicitors Regulation Authority issues guidance after motor finance judgment
The Solicitors Regulation Authority in January 2026 issued guidance for law firms handling motor finance commission claims, following an August 2025 Supreme Court ruling. That…Bar Council of India allows final-year students to take bar exam
The Bar Council of India has amended its rules so that final‑semester LLB students can take the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) and the exam…Nigerian Bar Association responds to debate over proposed Legal Practitioners Bill
On 18 January 2026, discussions around the Federal Government’s proposed Legal Practitioners Bill gained momentum within Nigeria’s legal community following its transmission to the National…Law Society of Ontario in Canada opens new mobility pathway under Ontario Labour Mobility Act
Ontario’s law regulator has launched a new pathway to let Canadian‑licensed lawyers work temporarily in Ontario. Under amendments to the Labour Mobility Act, effective 1…United States Supreme Court in Florida moves to limit American Bar Association role in law school oversight
The Florida Supreme Court’s 5-1 ruling on 15 January 2026 removed the ABA as the sole accrediting agency for law schools whose graduates can sit…Wealth management institute and law society of Singapore launch certification to equip 6,500 lawyers for family office sector growth
The Wealth Management Institute (WMI) and the Law Society of Singapore have launched a major multi-year training initiative to equip Singapore’s 6,500 practising lawyers with…The Accredited Legal Technologist specialisation relaunched in Scotland
The Law Society of Scotland has announced the relaunch of its Accredited Legal Technologist specialisation, a designation first introduced in 2019 to recognise professionals with…New scheme to help smaller firms bridge the technology gap
The Law Society of Scotland has introduced a new initiative aimed at supporting smaller law firms in adopting practical and cost-effective technology solutions. The scheme,…Malaysian bar opposes executive interference in legal education reforms
On 17 November 2025, the Government tabled the Legal Profession (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2025 (“November Bill”) in the Dewan Rakyat, seeking significant changes to…Gender equality of the future of the profession
The Law Society of New Zealand has launched a national engagement initiative to explore how the legal profession can better reflect the communities it serves,…Legal Services Board publishes plans to tackle barriers to a more diverse legal services profession
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has released a set of new proposals aimed at addressing persistent barriers to equality, diversity and inclusion within the legal…Solicitors Regulation Authority warns of rising risks in high-volume consumer claims
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued a comprehensive update highlighting growing concerns about the way high-volume consumer claims are being handled in the legal…CARICOM lawyers ‘must meet Barbados Bar requirements’
The Barbados Bar Association has reiterated that attorneys seeking to practise in Barbados under the new CARICOM cross-border mobility initiative must continue to meet all…Business and human rights: Southeast Asia steps up legislative efforts on corporate due diligence
The International Bar Association (IBA) has written that Southeast Asian countries are increasingly shifting from voluntary guidelines to binding legislation to compel corporations to respect…