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Law Society Gazette (UK)

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Solicitors’ journal of record with UK legal profession news, discipline, courts and business of law.

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In Depth: Mazur - Defeat Could Slam the Door on the Next Generation
News•Feb 20, 2026

In Depth: Mazur - Defeat Could Slam the Door on the Next Generation

Mazur, a legal‑tech platform aimed at modernizing case management, is confronting a critical legal challenge that could halt its rollout. The company’s proposed AI‑driven workflow tool is under scrutiny by a federal regulator citing data‑privacy concerns. If the regulator rules against Mazur, the setback could block the next generation of legal professionals from accessing advanced automation tools. Stakeholders—including legal executives, paralegals, and trainees—warn that the outcome will shape career pathways across the industry.

By Law Society Gazette (UK)
Company Director Fails with Anonymity Bid over SFO Deferred Prosecution Agreement
News•Feb 19, 2026

Company Director Fails with Anonymity Bid over SFO Deferred Prosecution Agreement

Consideration of open justice principle ‘part of administration of justice’, High Court finds.

By Law Society Gazette (UK)
Solicitor's 50-Year Career Ended by Dishonesty Findings
News•Feb 19, 2026

Solicitor's 50-Year Career Ended by Dishonesty Findings

Buckingham practitioner said misconduct was not planned but he agrees to strike-off.

By Law Society Gazette (UK)
No Cyber Attack Compensation Scheme for Legal Aid Solicitors
News•Feb 19, 2026

No Cyber Attack Compensation Scheme for Legal Aid Solicitors

The UK government announced there will be no dedicated compensation scheme for legal aid solicitors affected by the recent cyber‑attack on the legal aid system. The minister told MPs that the outage also generated additional billable work for firms, but...

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Magistrate's Nine-Year-Old Facebook Posts Lead to Formal Warning
News•Feb 19, 2026

Magistrate's Nine-Year-Old Facebook Posts Lead to Formal Warning

A magistrate received a formal warning after three nine‑year‑old Facebook posts resurfaced, one of which she described as “unwise.” The posts were originally shared with a private audience but were deemed to breach judicial conduct standards. The disciplinary body concluded...

By Law Society Gazette (UK)
Post Office Scandal: SRA Plans Swifter Action over Conduct
News•Feb 17, 2026

Post Office Scandal: SRA Plans Swifter Action over Conduct

Regulator not minded to wait over issues such as cooperation with the inquiry, board papers reveal.

By Law Society Gazette (UK)
Solicitor Fined over Vulnerable Client's Representation
News•Feb 17, 2026

Solicitor Fined over Vulnerable Client's Representation

Solicitor knew client had autism spectrum disorder when he pleaded guilty to criminal charges.

By Law Society Gazette (UK)
Expert Evidence Branded 'Literally Unbelievable' As PI Claim Fails
News•Feb 17, 2026

Expert Evidence Branded 'Literally Unbelievable' As PI Claim Fails

A personal‑injury claim arising from a car‑park collision was thrown out after the judge branded the claimant’s expert evidence as "literally unbelievable." The court found the testimony implausible and questioned whether the misrepresentation stemmed from negligence, stupidity or outright dishonesty....

By Law Society Gazette (UK)
Legal Aid Rates in Forensic Science 'Risk Miscarriages of Justice'
News•Feb 17, 2026

Legal Aid Rates in Forensic Science 'Risk Miscarriages of Justice'

The Science and Technology Committee warned that current legal‑aid rates for forensic experts are far below market levels, creating a funding gap between prosecution and defence. The committee told the Ministry of Justice that this disparity threatens the fairness of...

By Law Society Gazette (UK)
SRA Plans Risk Profiler to Flag Potential Law Firm Collapses
News•Feb 17, 2026

SRA Plans Risk Profiler to Flag Potential Law Firm Collapses

Investigators will have access to crib sheets of key data so they can detect warning signs earlier.

By Law Society Gazette (UK)
Largest Tribunal Centre in the Country to Open - at Last
News•Feb 17, 2026

Largest Tribunal Centre in the Country to Open - at Last

London is set to launch the nation’s largest tribunal centre, a seven‑storey building on Newgate Street. The project, originally slated for operational readiness by the end of 2023, has experienced delays but is now poised to open. The new hub...

By Law Society Gazette (UK)
In Depth: Supreme Court Delivers 'Bombshell' Ruling on Software Patents - or Does It?
News•Feb 17, 2026

In Depth: Supreme Court Delivers 'Bombshell' Ruling on Software Patents - or Does It?

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark opinion that expands the patent eligibility of computer software, applying a “machine‑or‑transformative” test to determine protectability. The decision arose from a case involving data‑compression technology and signals a shift from the abstract‑idea barrier...

By Law Society Gazette (UK)
MoD to Pilot Free Legal Support for Rape Complainants
News•Feb 16, 2026

MoD to Pilot Free Legal Support for Rape Complainants

The Ministry of Defence announced a pilot programme offering free legal support to service members who report rape. External solicitors will advise complainants on their rights and the implications of sharing phone and medical records. The initiative aims to remove...

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Court of Protection Declines to Replace Single Joint Expert in Capacity Case
News•Feb 16, 2026

Court of Protection Declines to Replace Single Joint Expert in Capacity Case

The Court of Protection refused to replace the single joint expert appointed in a mental‑capacity dispute, despite parties’ objections. The presiding judge instead ordered the expert to produce a second, more focused report to address specific points of disagreement. The...

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SRA Investigating Potential Fraud at Collapsed PM Law
News•Feb 16, 2026

SRA Investigating Potential Fraud at Collapsed PM Law

Regulator sharing results of its investigation with police and other authorities.

By Law Society Gazette (UK)

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