What instructing solicitors really value – Counsel

Posted July 23rd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘The law can feel transactional at times. So, beyond technical excellence, what makes the solicitor-counsel relationship work, and what makes it thrive? Julie Norris offers a view from both sides of the profession.’

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Counsel, 20th July 2026

Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk

Explicit deepfakes – Counsel

Posted July 23rd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘Grok around and find out – or not? Mariya Peykova investigates the nudification scandal, what the law has to say about sexually explicit deepfakes, and whether stronger regulation is needed.’

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Counsel, 20th July 2026

Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk

Mining the advocate’s edge – Counsel

Posted July 23rd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘As AI reshapes legal practice, the advocates who thrive will be those willing to dig deep, says Michaela Hardwick. By mining the rich seam of their experience and honing the human skills at the profession’s core, barristers can unearth what’s needed to build a sustainable practice.’

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Counsel, 20th July 2026

Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk

P v M (Appeal: Unfair Hearing: Variation of Periodical Payments: Global Orders) [2026] EWHC 1330 (Fam) – Financial Remedies Journal

Posted July 23rd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘Harrison J allows an appeal against a final order made by HHJ Wright, which varied a previous order made by DDJ Butler, which reduced periodical payments paid to W due to a change in H’s income.’

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Financial Remedies Journal, 22nd July 2026

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Burnham stirs up political row with review of release plans for violent criminals – The Guardian

Posted July 23rd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘Andy Burnham is immersed in a deepening political row after ordering a review of plans for the early release of thousands of killers, rapists and sex offenders from prison in September.’

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The Guardian, 22nd July 2026

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Judge grants second Wimbledon expansion challenge – BBC News

Posted July 23rd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) brought High Court legal action against the All England Club (AELTC) over the expansion on the land of the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club, claiming that it was subject to a statutory trust under a 150-year-old law which restricted its use.

‘In March, Mr Justice Thompsell ruled the land was “unencumbered by any statutory trust”, but the Court of Appeal has granted SWP permission to challenge the ruling.’

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BBC News, 22nd July 2026

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Nottingham attacks NHS trust faces manslaughter probe – BBC News

Posted July 23rd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘The NHS trust that treated Nottingham attacks killer Valdo Calocane is being investigated for corporate manslaughter.’

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BBC News, 22nd July 2026

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Seized maternity notes not given to Letby defence for trial – BBC News

Posted July 23rd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘Maternity notes for the babies Lucy Letby has been convicted of murdering were not made available to her defence ahead of her trial, the BBC has learned.’

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BBC News, 22nd July 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk