Minimum wage enforcement: over 600 employers penalised for underpaying staff
· 3 September 2026 The UK government issued penalties totalling approximately £12.6 million to companies that had underpaid around 60,000 workers by m
By Ruby Kelly
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Buying your first home takes more than a deposit.
For first-time buyers, the financial commitment extends beyond the price of the property. There are fees to account for, moving costs to meet and the
By Ruby Kelly
State of Play: Self-Assessment of Solicitor Wellbeing
Before the strength of the sun fades into a softer Autumnal light, I’m reflecting on what solicitors said about their own wellbeing earlier on in the
By Anita McCallum
From Will to Distribution: What an Executor Must Do
Few people actively choose to become an executor. Their name may have been placed in a will years earlier, possibly without being asked. The significa
Who Can Help My Law Firm Get Found by ChatGPT?
If you want your law firm to be found and recommended by ChatGPT, look for a specialist who can do more than conventional SEO or produce additional we
By Claire Mullaney, Founder
Why Can ChatGPT Find My Law Firm by Name but Not Recommend It?
ChatGPT being able to find your law firm by name does not mean it understands when to recommend you. A branded question gives the system your identity
By Claire Mullaney, Founder
“The Job Was Always Judgment”: Colin S. Levy on What AI Should and Should Not Take From Lawyers
*In conversation with Colin S. Levy, General Counsel at Malbek and author of* *Code Switched: A Lawyer’s Guide to the Era of AI* ## Key takeaways - AI
By Claire Mullaney
Safety Net for Solicitors: Best Kept Secret?
A career in law can be hugely demanding, but it can also be deeply rewarding. Through every stage of the profession, one thing matters: making sure pe
By Anita McCallum
The AI Answer for Boutique Law Firms Is Already in Plain Sight, But Are Firms Looking in the Right Place?
Key takeaways - Boutique law firms have many of the same confidentiality, supervision and governance responsibilities as much larger firms, but withou
By Claire Mullaney
The Crime and Policing Act 2026: What the New Offences Mean in Practice
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 began coming into force on 29 June 2026. It is, by any measure, one of the most wide-ranging pieces of criminal justic
By Claire Mullaney