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Blow for open justice
A digital archive that helped journalists track criminal court cases is being shut down by the Ministry of Justice.
Courtsdesk will reportedly be deleted within days after HM Courts & Tribunals Service ordered every record wiped. The platform had been used by more than 1,500 reporters from 39 media outlets to search magistrates’ court lists and registers, but...

Career changer seeks guidance
In our latest Career Conundrum, a trainee who entered the legal profession after a previous career is concerned about the awkwardness that has arisen because they are older than their supervisor.
“Hello Legal Cheek. I am a career changer in my mid 30s and recently moved into a new team as part of my Training Contract rotation. I am reluctant to provide any more specific details at the risk of identifying myself! While this was never an issue...

Move set for 2030
Herbert Smith Frehills Kramer has signed a deal for a new headquarters in the City of London, with an expected move-in date set for 2030.
The new HQ will be just down the road from HSF Kramer’s current based at Exchange House on Primrose Street, just a stones throw from Liverpool Street Station....

Productivity gains, but at what cost?
AI may be making junior lawyers faster, but new findings suggest it could also be weakening the very skills the profession depends on.
According to LexisNexis’ Mentorship Gap report, which surveyed nearly 900 UK lawyers, more than half (58%) of respondents said AI tools help them produce work faster, rising to 65% among those using paid legal AI platforms. The technology has dramatically...