You’ll need ‘sound judgment and decisiveness’ Fancy becoming a Supreme Court Justice? Well, now’s your chance! The current sitting deputy president of the UK Supreme Court, Lord Hodge, will retire on 31 December 2025. Hodge will be 72 in May,…
Making legislative system ‘faster and more precise’ Credit: Shiekh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum via X The United Arab Emirates is poised to become the first country in the world to use artificial intelligence to assist in lawmaking. Announced last…
Spotlights fossil fuel work Eco-minded law students have released updated scores reflecting their views on how environmentally friendly major law firms are, based on their work with fossil fuel clients. Compiled by the US-based group Law Students for Climate Accountability…
Bar hopeful in bind over career decision In our latest Career Conundrum, a prospective barrister has secured pupillage — but they’re doubting whether it’s the right chambers for them. Do they take it anyway, or reapply? “Hi Legal Cheek, it’s…
The top legal affairs news stories from the long weekend Lawyers urged to quit City law firm that struck deal with Trump [The Telegraph] (£) Trans protests to be held in London and Edinburgh after Supreme Court ruling [The Standard]…
Open University student withdraws case after receiving written assurances from the union about adherence to picketing rules A Birmingham law student came within hours of facing one of the UK’s largest unions in court over the ongoing bin workers’ strike,…
Top judges unanimous decision that ‘man’ and ‘woman’ in UK equality legislation mean biological sex Susan Smith and Marion Calder, co-directors of For Women Scotland, outside the Supreme Court today In a dense, 87-page judgment, the Supreme Court has found…
Unfamiliar case names and US spellings among key giveaways Judicial guidance on the use of AI in courts was updated this week, outlining common pitfalls, recommended practices for available tools, and a glossary of key terms. The new release updates…
Washington partners drafted in Hogan Lovells has been drafted in by the Ukrainian Ministry of Justice to advise on negotiations with the US over a potentially massive minerals agreement — one that would likely secure US support and investment into…
Judge issued formal advice A judge who helped a solicitor enter a court building through an “alternative entrance” after they refused to comply with security checks has been issued with formal advice. Judge Jenna McKinney, who was sitting as a…