What forms the basis of UK energy policy?

As my Legal Practice Course draws to a close, I thought now would be the perfect time to reflect back on my experience and consider what I wish I knew earlier.

Disruptive technologies are becoming increasingly prevalent in our lives and the law. The introduction of AI into society has led the Government to release a much anticipated white paper addressing AI on 29 March 2023, ‘AI Regulation: A Pro-Innovation Approach’, which outlines the UK Government’s proposals to regulate AI.

Sometimes the law needs updating as it’s outdated and doesn’t reflect the society it represents; however, this of course takes time to do. Here are a few examples of how, until recently, women have been treated in prejudicial manners because of the law.

In its report on judicial appointments, the House of Lords Constitution Committee has found that a more diverse judiciary would increase public trust and confidence in the country's justice system.

The LawCareersNetLIVE conference provided the perfect opportunity to combine networking with practical insights into different areas of law, which is essential for my career development.

The summer months are a great chance for you to get ahead in your legal career, while also making time to relax and enjoy your break from academia. There’s no need to dedicate every waking hour to building your commercial awareness, making applications or preparing for interviews, for example. That said, you should give yourself a head start and set aside enough time to practise the four pieces of advice we’ve outlined in this article.

What does the Bribery Act 2010 mean from a commercial perspective?

For insurance purposes, were the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center one occurrence or two?

Following the trial of Stephen Tompkinson which concluded this week, we’ve seen yet another celebrity actor take the stand in their own defence.

This week’s round-up takes a look at the first King’s Speech in 70 years, plans for a pro-Palestine protest on Saturday 11 November, the government’s decision to reinstate EU equality laws and Carol Vorderman’s departure from BBC Radio Wales. Read LawCareers.Net’s summaries, and take a look at the Commercial awareness hub for our tips on developing this essential skill and demonstrating it in your applications. 

The transport secretary has expressed concerns over a recent recall of Citroën cars and the UK safeguarding minister has called for better child protection technology on smartphones. Meanwhile, UK inflation grew to 3.8% and consumer research has found that people are spending less on fast food this summer. Catch up on the latest headlines in this week’s commercial news round-up.

Prices at UK supermarkets are on the rise and Thames Water faces a record-high fine. Meanwhile, the UK government has plans to change how pensions are invested and UK car production fell significantly in April. Keep reading this week’s round-up for more!

Another week, another commercial news round-up. It’s time to take a look at the latest in the Post Office scandal, government targets for electric vehicle chargers and nuclear power, and rising High Speed 2 (HS2) costs.

Browne Jacobson LLP, Linklaters LLP and Allen & Overy LLP are among 41 law firms on the 2023 Social Mobility Employer Index, with the legal profession retaining its place as the best-represented sector in the index this year. 

Driving change in the public sector: what role will the private sector play?

From politics to retail, there’s been a lot of newsworthy stories this week, but which do we think should be on your radar? 

Are quotas necessary to achieve gender equality in boardrooms?