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Claude in the practice: how UK solicitors can actually use Anthropic's AI - solicitornews. co. uk

2+ hour, 8+ min ago  (503+ words) On 12 May, Anthropic launched Claude for Legal " a dedicated offering for law firms with more than 20 integrations into the software solicitors already use. Freshfields had already deployed it across thousands of users. For English and Welsh practice, the question is…...

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solicitornews. co. uk > luxembourg-convention-ratification

Law Society Urges UK to Ratify Luxembourg Convention

5+ hour, 23+ min ago  (367+ words) The Law Society of England and Wales has renewed calls for the UK government to ratify the Luxembourg Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer, one year after the country signed the treaty. In a statement, the Law…...

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solicitornews. co. uk > london-legal-walk-2026-legal-advice-charities

London Legal Walk 2026 Supports Legal Advice Charities

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (292+ words) This year's walk will again feature multiple 10-kilometre routes through central London, alongside shorter accessible options designed to allow wider participation. Walkers can join individually or as part of a team. Registration will take place on Carey Street between 3 pm…...

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Sion Tudur Faces SRA Restrictions Over Client Money Access

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (276+ words) The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has imposed practising certificate conditions on Cardiff solicitor Sion Tudur, restricting his ability to hold compliance positions or access client money. The decision was made on 14 April 2026 and published by the regulator on 13 May 2026. The…...

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solicitornews. co. uk > why-flexible-working-claims-are-rising-in-uk

Why Flexible Working Claims Are Increasing in UK Tribunals

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (309+ words) However, while flexible working is now widely expected by employees, disputes frequently arise where employers seek to enforce office attendance requirements or reject remote working requests. Employment solicitors are increasingly advising businesses on how to balance operational needs with legal…...

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Lady Chief Justice opens Monumental Welsh Women Exhibition

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (252+ words) The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, The Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton on-the-Hill, has opened a new exhibition celebrating influential Welsh women at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. The exhibition is organised by Monumental…...

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solicitornews. co. uk > lee-castleton-court-of-appeal-horizon-case

Lee Castleton Wins Court of Appeal Ruling in Horizon Case

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (205+ words) Castleton, one of the best-known victims of the Horizon scandal, is pursuing claims alleging that a 2007 judgment against him was obtained through fraud and unlawful conspiracy linked to the faulty Horizon accounting system. The appeal centred on how preliminary issues…...

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solicitornews. co. uk > solicitors-charity-1-27m-support-demand-surge

Solicitors" Charity Awards "1. 27m as Support Demand Surges

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (314+ words) According to the report, the charity handled three times more enquiries than in 2023 and distributed "102, 000 more in financial awards than the previous year. More than 5, 600 hours of case manager time were spent on direct client support. The charity said demand…...

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solicitornews. co. uk > ai-use-in-court-documents

Law Society Calls for Rules on AI Use in Court Documents

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (434+ words) The Law Society of England and Wales has responded to the Civil Justice Council consultation, urging the UK government and regulators to ensure artificial intelligence is used responsibly in the preparation of court documents. The representative body is calling on…...

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solicitornews. co. uk > immigration-solicitor-cleared-asylum-case

Immigration solicitor cleared by SDT over asylum case

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (371+ words) An immigration solicitor accused of attempting to mislead colleagues over the handling of an asylum case has been cleared by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) after a three-day hearing. The case involved Riffat Hussain, who worked at the University of…...