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Equal Pay Day: large salary gaps continue to exist in the legal profession
On March 7, 2025, Germany observed Equal Pay Day, symbolizing the persistent gender pay gap, which stood at 16% in 2024—a decrease from 18% in…A step towards advancing AI governance in South Africa
On February 1, 2025, an article by Haroon Aziz in De Rebus outlined South Africa’s strides toward AI governance with the release of the National…Companies House ID verification checks change
On January 23, 2025, Companies House announced changes to its identity verification processes under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, aiming to enhance accuracy…ABA releases new survey on legal tech trends
The American Bar Association (ABA) Legal Technology Resource Center released its 2024 Legal Technology Survey Report, offering a comprehensive look at technology adoption trends among…Inviting comments on the draft of the advocates (amendment) bills, 2025
On February 13, 2025, the India Ministry of Law and Justice issued a notification inviting public comments on the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025. This…New regulatory proposals to strengthen lawyers’ ethical standards
On March 6, 2025, the Legal Services Board (LSB) proposed new regulatory measures to enhance ethical standards within the legal profession, marking a significant shift…A Milestone for Justice: The Council of Europe’s New Convention on Lawyers
On March 12, 2025, the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers adopted the Convention on the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer, a historic step…Arizona Alternative Business Structures – What KPMG Law US Could Mean for the Future of the Legal Community
The Arizona State Law Journal has reported on a significant development in the legal community with an article titled “Arizona Alternative Business Structures – What…Consumer vulnerability in the legal market
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published the findings of research it commissioned from the University of South Wales, examining consumer vulnerability in the legal…Artificial intelligence requires greater attention from the legal sector, International Bar Association Future of Legal Services Commission report reveals
The second annual report from the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Future of Legal Services Commission (FLSC) warns that lawyers are treating AI as a future…Contingency fees in small claims: The majority of German lawyers do not use opportunities offered under 2021 legislation
Since the German Legal Tech Act came into force in October 2021, allowing lawyers to charge success-based fees and cover clients’ legal costs in certain…Statement on the use of artificial intelligence in Australian legal practice
The Law Society of New South Wales, the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, and the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner have issued a…