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Lawyers’ concerns over AI errors rise as adoption surges
Concerns about AI errors and hallucinations among lawyers have climbed sharply, even as use of the technology continues to grow across the legal profession, according to new research from LexisNexis.
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Your commercial news round-up: London robotaxis, Shein, money laundering data, LEGO
As technical and regulatory issues pile up, the UK government’s timetable for launching London’s robotaxi service looks set to encounter further delays, while Danish company LEGO is storming ahead in sales. In other news, data suggests over 3,000 dissolved UK companies could be operating as money launderers. Elsewhere, ClientEarth prepares to bring legal challenges against companies allegedly responsible for causing the pollution that’s created France’s ‘Chemical Valley’, while Shein seeks a valuation of $27 billion. Read on for LawCareers.Net’s pick of this week’s top commercial stories.
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SRA issues warning on use of AI in legal practice
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has published a warning notice on the misuse of AI, setting out how solicitors can use the technology responsibly in their practice. The guidance, released on 17 August 2026, follows the increased adoption of AI across the legal profession.
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Law students invited to join UK Pro Bono Week Student Council
Law students across the UK are being encouraged to apply for a place on the UK Pro Bono Week Student Council as organisers prepare to mark the event’s 25th anniversary this November.
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Your commercial news round-up: UK economy slowdown, solar eclipse, Twitch AI models, Spotify AI Persona
UK economic growth has lost some momentum, with GDP expanding by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026 and Great Britain’s electricity grid operator prepared to spend millions on backup power as a near-total solar eclipse threatened to disrupt renewable energy generation. Meanwhile, Twitch has faced criticism after allowing Amazon to use creator and audience content to train AI models by default and Spotify is introducing new labels for AI-generated artists as it responds to concerns about transparency on the platform. Read on for LawCareers.Net’s pick of this week’s top commercial stories.
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LawCareers.Net has been named Best Aspiring Lawyer Education Resource at the Education and Training Awards 2026, hosted by Corporate Vision.
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Irwin Mitchell reports revenue growth despite profit decline amid investment drive
Irwin Mitchell LLP has increased its revenue to a record £337.5 million after a year of significant investment in technology, infrastructure and expansion. Although underlying pre-tax profit fell from £22.4 million to £16.5 million, the national law firm said the decline reflected deliberate spending to support future growth, highlighting how major law firms balance short-term profitability with long-term business strategy.
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Your commercial news round-up: Saudi Arabia’s EA purchase, AI controversies, Reform UK’s dispute with France, Uefa’s legal action
A Saudi-led investment group has purchased the major video game company EA in a billion-dollar deal, continuing the country’s string of sports-related acquisitions. Meanwhile, the publishing world continues to grapple with the contentious process of detecting, confirming and controlling the use of AI within its publications as a $2 million book deal breaks down. Elsewhere, UK politics comes into contest with French sovereignty and maritime law, while the fallout from Gianni Infantino’s controversial plans for Fifa continues to escalate.
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Law Society launches climate change guidance for in-house lawyers
The Law Society of England and Wales has launched new climate change guidance for in-house solicitors to help legal teams in the public and private sectors identify and manage climate-related legal risks within their organisations.
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Plans by Fifa to capitalise further on this summer’s financially lucrative yet politically controversial World Cup have sparked significant debate across the worlds of sports, politics and media. In other news, Johnson & Johnson’s $5.5 billion settlement is set to bring an end to their decade-long legal battles, while eBay seeks to address the harassment campaign pursued by former executives. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham’s plans for educational reform signal the biggest overhaul for UK education in 15 years and Barclays has announced a pre-tax profit of £6.1 billion.
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