The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend How a former junior lawyer created a $5bn AI legal start-up [Financial Times] (£) Court room or soap opera? Employment tribunals aren’t as boring as they sound [The…
New pilot will see offenders complete remote video check-ins Offenders could soon be answering to artificial intelligence (AI) as the government pilots new tech designed to prevent crimes before they are even committed. Under the scheme, offenders will be required…
About to start TC In our latest Career Conundrum, a soon-to-be trainee solicitor asks whether it’s acceptable for men to wear earrings in the office. “I recently saw your last CC asking for general advice at the start of a…
Irish arm integrated into firm’s European network Dublin, Ireland Eversheds Sutherland has announced a new Irish practice, after merger talks with between Eversheds Ireland and Irish outfit William Fry reached an impasse in May. The firm confirmed yesterday that it…
Jailed for 10 years A former employee of global law firm Dentons has been banned from the legal profession after being convicted of drug smuggling in the United Arab Emirates. Riyad Awada, who previously worked as a government liaison officer…
Lawhive acquires conveyance specialist An AI powered lawtech company backed by Google has acquired a UK law firm, in what is thought to be a first for the country’s legal industry. The deal, confirmed yesterday, sees Lawhive — which raised…
Dishonesty allegation dropped A managing partner has been suspended from practice for 12 months after he admitted backdating a client-care letter in order to make a file “look as good as it could” when disclosed. Jonathan Peter Durkin, admitted in…
Beats places like New York, Dubai, Qatar and Singapore The London Commercial Court (LCC) has cemented its position as the world’s leading centre for complex commercial litigation, with parties from a record 93 countries appearing before it in the past…
Aspiring lawyer Jack O’Sullivan was last seen 18 months ago Jack O’Sullivan An anonymous donor has put forward a £100,000 reward for information about the whereabouts of missing 22-year-old aspiring lawyer Jack O’Sullivan. Jack, who studied history at the University…
HMCTS says removal necessary to protect listed building Credit: Bansky A new mural by Banksy that appeared yesterday on the Royal Courts of Justice in London will be taken down, court authorities have confirmed. The artwork, which shows a judge…