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AI and the courts: Will machine learning decision making ever replace judges?
Sir Geoffrey Vos, the Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice in England and Wales gave a recent speech on the possibility of…MIT Computational Law Report: Generative AI for Law and Legal Processes
The MIT Computational Law Report has convened a task force to develop principles and guidelines for applying due diligence and legal assurance to Generative AI…The importance of caution when using AI
aiThis article discusses the use of large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT in the legal profession. These models have the potential to transform the…Why does ChatGPT matter for the legal industry?
The article discusses the use of ChatGPT, and large language models (LLM) in the legal industry. ChatGPT has a number of applications for lawyers such…The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation has set up a new legal sector engagement forum
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, a division of HM Treasury UK, has set up a new legal sector engagement forum. The OFSI helps ensure…The Law Council of Australia issues response to the Attorney General Administrative Review Reform Issues Paper
In 2022 the Australian Government announced reform to Australia’s system of administrative review. The reform will abolish the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and establish a…Solicitors Regulation Authority issues guidance on new wellbeing rules
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued guidance on the new health and wellbeing rules brought in earlier this month. New Code of Conduct rules include…Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales consults on proposed corporate strategy 2023-2026
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has launched a consultation on its Corporate Strategy 2023-2026. The plan focuses on 4 high level objectives: Delivering high professional standards…The Mentor Chapter Seventeen – For good.
This open letter discusses the need for lawyers to be officers of the court first and foremost before their role as commercial facilitators. Gilbert emphasises…Scottish Parliament introduces Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill
The Scottish Parliament has brought in a new regulatory framework to change the way the Scottish legal market is regulated. The Bill provides for more…Legal Services Board approves new SRA rules to improve workplace culture
The Legal Services Board of England and Wales has approved two changes to the Solicitors Regulation Authority Standards and Regulations. The rule changes aim to…Legal Services Board of England and Wales publishes report into CILEX CRL dispute
The Legal Services Board of England and Wales has published its report into the disagreement between the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) and its…New Zealand Law Society has released the independent review panels report
The Law Society of New Zealand Aotearoa has published the report of the independent panel review. The conclusion of the report suggests that while the…Victoria Legal Services Board in Australia launches new campaign to build trust between the public and lawyers
The Victoria Legal Services Board Australia, has launched a new campaign to help build trust between lawyers and those seeking legal advice. The ‘Your Right…The Legal Services Regulatory Authority of Ireland has set out its strategic plan 2022-2025
The Legal Services Regulatory Authority of Ireland has published its strategic plan 2022-2025. This strategic plan represents its third plan since inception in 2016. The…Law Society of Scotland publishes initial AML attestation findings
The Law Society of Scotland has published its initial findings from its new AML attestation process. This is the first step in a new regime…