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The role of regulation in promoting diversity – or why the regulator should not stay out of the way
In a recent blog post, Mark Neale, Chief Executive of the Bar Standards Board of England and Wales, rebutted the suggestion from the Chair of…Anti-Money Laundering vulnerabilities analysis
The Law Council of Australia recently commissioned an independent analysis of the risks facing the Australian legal profession in relation to money laundering and terrorism…11th Circuit concurrence makes ‘modest proposal’ for use of AI-powered large language models in legal interpretation
In a recent concurrence from the 11th Circuit’s decision in Snell v. United Specialty Ins. Co., Judge Kevin Newsom explored the potential for AI-powered large…New artificial intelligence tech regulations do not need to reinvent the wheel
Brett McGrath, President of the Law Society of New South Wales (NSW), emphasized the importance of not “reinventing the wheel” in the regulation of artificial…Legal Services Board unveils interactive map and research to drive action to enhance legal sector diversity
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has published an interactive map along with two comprehensive reports aiming to break down barriers within the legal profession that…EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) passed by EU Parliament: What are the implications?
On May 24, 2024, the EU Parliament approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), establishing stringent new requirements for large companies operating within and…Implementation of the European Artificial Intelligence Act in Ireland
The Law Society of Ireland has made a submission to the Irish Government on how it believes the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) should…Maintaining a strong focus on enforcing the law
In her opening address at the General Counsel Summit on August 7, 2023, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Deputy Chair Sarah Court outlined for…Conveyancers should move away from holding client accounts
Licensed conveyancers in England and Wales are being encouraged to transition away from maintaining client accounts, as discussed at a round-table hosted by the Council…Updates and timeline: Single legal regulator legislation
The debate on the proposal for a unified legal regulatory framework in British Columbia continues to evolve. The Law Society of British Columbia continues to…It pays to be clear and upfront with clients about legal fees
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) recently published an article in the Scotsman newspaper highlighting the need for Scottish solicitors to be more transparent about…Asylum services review highlights general good practice and areas for improvement
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published a thematic review of 25 legal firms in England and Wales providing asylum services, following up on its…LSB annual report shows progress in driving up standards and ensuring regulation increases public trust
The Legal Services Board (LSB) released its Annual Report for the financial year ending March 31, 2024. The report outlines the LSB’s efforts to ensure…New paths for licensure: California confirms Kaplan bar exam, Arizona launches second chance program
California and Arizona are pioneering new approaches to lawyer licensure. California, which has always taken a different approach to other US states on many lawyers…Chief Justice Andrew Bell flags generative AI as major challenge for justice system
In a landmark address marking the bicentenary of the Supreme Court of NSW, Chief Justice Andrew Bell highlighted generative AI as a pivotal challenge facing…Lawyers say Alberta government’s failure to sign deal threatens legal aid services
Legal Aid Alberta has issued a statement in relation to the expiry of its governance and funding agreement with the Government of Alberta on June…