Professional Conduct
Bar protocol aims to break down barriers for reporting judicial bullying
A new protocol clarifies routes for advocates to raise informal concerns about judicial behaviour
The hallucination epidemic: why AI risk and reputation now arrive together for law firms
Senior lawyers must take responsibility for AI verification to reduce regulatory risk, write Byfield co-managing director Michael Evans and Kingsley Napley partner Julie Norris
Northern Ireland law soc chief executive apologises over character reference for paedophile cousin
Prominent legal figure dubs apology ‘completely inadequate’ amid reported ‘disgust’ among solicitors at situation
SRA investigations rise as misconduct reports jump by more than half since 2024
Increase in investigations behind SRA’s recent proposal to increase funding by 29%
Baroness Harman to speak at conference on impact of employment reforms on legal sector
Change Management Present and Future conference to explore Employment Rights Act 2025’s safeguards against workplace harassment
‘Of vital significance’: Mazur ruling clarifies who can conduct litigation
UK Court of Appeal overturns High Court decision in the controversial case of Mazur and others v Charles Russell Speechlys
Top media lawyer receives High Court apology over ‘lawfare’ allegation
Paul Tweed ‘very satisfied’ after academic agrees to ask publisher to destroy remaining copies of offending book
Court of Appeal convenes to consider controversial Mazur ruling on litigation rights
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives claims judgment has had ‘profound’ impact
Workplace misconduct often overlooked if top performers, leaders are involved – study
TalentLMS survey says 25% of misconduct goes unreported in US due to retaliation fears, mistrust in reporting process
Disbarment of high-profile KC for sexual misconduct may spur ‘behavioural change’
High Court’s decision to uphold ruling against Jo Sidhu has wider implications for profession, commentators say
Law Society and Bar Council push back on UK anti-money laundering reforms
Reforms ‘fly in the face of the government’s own growth agenda’, claims society president Mark Evans
Bar bullying report has implications for entire referral legal profession
Harman’s review of bullying stretches further than just the Bar – clerks, pupils and judges are also affected by its conclusions, writes Ben Rigby
Decisive change needed to tackle ‘systemic sexual harassment and bullying’ at the Bar
Independent review into bullying and harassment unveils ‘radical’ reforms to tackle ‘unsustainable situation’ at the Bar
Kennedys ‘deeply sorry’ after Church of England abuse redress scheme data leak
Firm accidentally disclosed email addresses of potential scheme participants
Should access to justice always take precedence over freedom of conscience when representing clients?
Panel at London International Disputes Week featuring ex-Lord Chancellor, Alex Chalk KC, debates finely balanced ethical dilemmas