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Blog: Hearts, minds and machines: What it really takes to get lawyers using AI zurl.co/FuQpC
Hearts, minds and machines: What it really takes to get lawyers using AI
Getting lawyers to use AI isn’t about the tech. It’s about behaviour and the complex mix of beliefs, fears, habits and incentives that shape how people really work.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Blog: Hearts, minds and machines: What it really takes to get lawyers using AI zurl.co/FuQpC
In our live webinar, Mazur – Your questions answered, we won’t be recapping the ruling, just answering the many questions people still have. Ask in advance or live on the day. zurl.co/KNPiX
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
In our live webinar, Mazur – Your questions answered, we won’t be recapping the ruling, just answering the many questions people still have. Ask in advance or live on the day. zurl.co/KNPiX
Peers say lawyers need stronger ethical training zurl.co/eS4Zh
Peers say lawyers need stronger ethical training
The House of Lords constitution committee has called for the ethical training of lawyers to be “reviewed and strengthened” and given throughout their careers.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Peers say lawyers need stronger ethical training zurl.co/eS4Zh
Minister tells legal executives: We’ll help get you past Mazur zurl.co/zunNv
Minister tells legal executives: We'll help get you past Mazur
The minister for legal services has pledged to chartered legal executives that “we'll do all that we can” to help them move past the Mazur ruling.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Minister tells legal executives: We’ll help get you past Mazur zurl.co/zunNv
Listed professional services firm targets big lawyer expansion zurl.co/PJrug
November 20, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Listed professional services firm targets big lawyer expansion zurl.co/PJrug
Judge blames law firm not solicitor for fake AI cases zurl.co/EWdK1
Judge blames law firm not solicitor for fake AI cases
A judge has decided against referring a solicitor to the Solicitors Regulation Authority for citing two fake cases generated by artificial intelligence.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Judge blames law firm not solicitor for fake AI cases zurl.co/EWdK1
Mazur in the courts: from “naked opportunism” to “I can’t ignore it” zurl.co/S5qnP
Mazur in the courts: from "naked opportunism" to "I can't ignore it"
A barrister who has had to argue the Mazur ruling from both sides in recent weeks has highlighted the different approaches courts are taking.
zurl.co
November 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Mazur in the courts: from “naked opportunism” to “I can’t ignore it” zurl.co/S5qnP
SDT’s cost to the profession set to fall next year zurl.co/BiYXF
SDT's cost to the profession set to fall next year
The Legal Services Board has approved a reduced budget for the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal of just over £3m for 2026, a drop of 2.5% from this year.
zurl.co
November 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
SDT’s cost to the profession set to fall next year zurl.co/BiYXF
Conveyancer cleared after exchanging contracts on day of instruction zurl.co/sLGpm
Conveyancer cleared after exchanging contracts on day of instruction
A solicitor has been cleared of misconduct when acting on the exchange of contracts for an elderly client’s property on the same day he was instructed.
zurl.co
November 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Conveyancer cleared after exchanging contracts on day of instruction zurl.co/sLGpm
Aviva-backed law firm bids to automate much of probate process zurl.co/Xy2m0
Aviva-backed law firm bids to automate much of probate process
A “hybrid” probate law firm set up by a former banker and backed by Aviva is aiming to use lessons from fintech in its bid to automate and streamline the process.
zurl.co
November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Aviva-backed law firm bids to automate much of probate process zurl.co/Xy2m0
In our live webinar, Mazur – Your questions answered, we won’t be recapping the ruling, just answering the many questions people still have. Ask in advance or live on the day. zurl.co/itVeZ
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In our live webinar, Mazur – Your questions answered, we won’t be recapping the ruling, just answering the many questions people still have. Ask in advance or live on the day. zurl.co/itVeZ
Mazur in the courts: from “naked opportunism” to “I can’t ignore it” zurl.co/uv21n
Mazur in the courts: from "naked opportunism" to "I can't ignore it"
A barrister who has had to argue the Mazur ruling from both sides in recent weeks has highlighted the different approaches courts are taking.
zurl.co
November 19, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Mazur in the courts: from “naked opportunism” to “I can’t ignore it” zurl.co/uv21n
SDT’s cost to the profession set to fall next year zurl.co/LjjMq
SDT's cost to the profession set to fall next year
The Legal Services Board has approved a reduced budget for the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal of just over £3m for 2026, a drop of 2.5% from this year.
zurl.co
November 19, 2025 at 9:14 AM
SDT’s cost to the profession set to fall next year zurl.co/LjjMq
Conveyancer cleared after exchanging contracts on day of instruction zurl.co/hiHXB
Conveyancer cleared after exchanging contracts on day of instruction
A solicitor has been cleared of misconduct when acting on the exchange of contracts for an elderly client’s property on the same day he was instructed.
zurl.co
November 19, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Conveyancer cleared after exchanging contracts on day of instruction zurl.co/hiHXB
Aviva-backed law firm bids to automate much of probate process zurl.co/jVir6
Aviva-backed law firm bids to automate much of probate process
A “hybrid” probate law firm set up by a former banker and backed by Aviva is aiming to use lessons from fintech in its bid to automate and streamline the process.
zurl.co
November 19, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Aviva-backed law firm bids to automate much of probate process zurl.co/jVir6
In our live webinar, Mazur – Your questions answered, we won’t be recapping the ruling, just answering the many questions people still have. Ask in advance or live on the day. zurl.co/UzSVx
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In our live webinar, Mazur – Your questions answered, we won’t be recapping the ruling, just answering the many questions people still have. Ask in advance or live on the day. zurl.co/UzSVx
CILEX applies to appeal Mazur ruling zurl.co/myzEx
CILEX applies to appeal Mazur ruling
CILEX has applied for permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal against the Mazur judgment, even though it was not a party to the original case, it announced today.
zurl.co
November 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
CILEX applies to appeal Mazur ruling zurl.co/myzEx
Blog: Why GCs are turning to AI to navigate a new era of legal risk zurl.co/An36x
Why GCs are turning to AI to navigate a new era of legal risk
A year ago, legal departments were cautiously curious about generative artificial intelligence (AI). Today, they're eagerly embedding it into their operations.
zurl.co
November 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Blog: Why GCs are turning to AI to navigate a new era of legal risk zurl.co/An36x
Peers split on increasing NI contributions for LLPs zurl.co/67ULn
Peers split on increasing NI contributions for LLPs
Peers were last week split on the idea of making limited liability partnerships pay employer-style National Insurance contributions.
zurl.co
November 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Peers split on increasing NI contributions for LLPs zurl.co/67ULn
Pre-pack deal and global merger lead way in latest M&A zurl.co/pf8wd
Pre-pack deal and global merger lead way in latest M&A
A well-known Midlands law firm being sold following a pre-pack administration and a huge transatlantic merger lead the way in the latest M&A news.
zurl.co
November 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Pre-pack deal and global merger lead way in latest M&A zurl.co/pf8wd
Judge attacks law firm’s “unconscionable opportunism” zurl.co/Rtohh
Judge attacks law firm’s “unconscionable opportunism”
An employment judge has condemned “unconscionable opportunism” by a Cornish law firm in seeking to “capitalise” on a procedural error by a disabled receptionist.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Judge attacks law firm’s “unconscionable opportunism” zurl.co/Rtohh
In our live webinar, Mazur – Your questions answered, we won’t be recapping the ruling, just answering the many questions people still have. Ask in advance or live on the day. zurl.co/cbDUu
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In our live webinar, Mazur – Your questions answered, we won’t be recapping the ruling, just answering the many questions people still have. Ask in advance or live on the day. zurl.co/cbDUu
Breaking News: CILEX applies to appeal Mazur ruling zurl.co/rGynb
CILEX applies to appeal Mazur ruling
CILEX has applied for permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal against the Mazur judgment, even though it was not a party to the original case, it announced today.
zurl.co
November 18, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Breaking News: CILEX applies to appeal Mazur ruling zurl.co/rGynb
Blog: Why GCs are turning to AI to navigate a new era of legal risk zurl.co/4phlS
Why GCs are turning to AI to navigate a new era of legal risk
A year ago, legal departments were cautiously curious about generative artificial intelligence (AI). Today, they're eagerly embedding it into their operations.
zurl.co
November 18, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Blog: Why GCs are turning to AI to navigate a new era of legal risk zurl.co/4phlS
Peers split on increasing NI contributions for LLPs zurl.co/ilyOH
Peers split on increasing NI contributions for LLPs
Peers were last week split on the idea of making limited liability partnerships pay employer-style National Insurance contributions.
zurl.co
November 18, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Peers split on increasing NI contributions for LLPs zurl.co/ilyOH