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Burnout in the Legal Profession: The Questions We’re Finally Starting to Ask
Burnout isn’t new in law—but talking about it is. Dr Catherine Sykes answers 3 common questions.
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Mental Health
LawCare: Let’s Talk About Gen Z
Join LawCare during Mental Health Week
for a webinar on how generational shifts are shaping the legal profession.
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UK Supreme Court Faces Defining Moment in Car Finance Commission Case
The Supreme Court reviews a key case on car finance commissions, with £44bn at stake. A ruling could reshape transparency and industry practices
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Criminal Law
Spotlight on LMP Legal – Bringing the law to life
We are excited to feature LMP Legal in our spotlight series this April discussing the fantastic work that the firm does in the transport and logistics industry to bring the law to life.
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Industrial Disease Claims
Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2025
Our colleague Liam Hill from Oakwood Solicitors shares with us a guide to asbestosis as part of efforts to raise awareness of the disease and the firms work to support victims.
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Hair Strand Testing
Cansford Live Q&A – Debunking Misinformation Cut offs, bias and the integrity of hair strand testing
Join experts James Nutt and Abbi Holloway from Cansford Laboratories for a Live Q&A session on the 14th April in they tackle common misconceptions surrounding hair strand drug and alcohol testing.
Video Trends Shaping Digital Strategy in 2025
Video marketing is evolving, and law firms must adapt to stay competitive. In this article, Nicole Keeling of Chronicle Law discusses the latest trends in video creation, personalised content, interactive videos, and SEO-optimised strategies. Learn how legal professionals can leverage video to enhance client engagement and simplify complex legal concepts.
Robert Spicer’s Employment Law Key Cases Round-Up
Stay up to date with the latest Employment Law developments in our roundup of Robert Spicer’s case law summaries from the past four months. Covering topics including trade unions, whistleblowing, unfair dismissal and discrimination.
Taking the first step to talk to a psychologist
Ahead of Dr Catherine Sykes ‘Ask me Anything’ free zoom sessions on the 26th February 2025, she discusses what your first appointment with a psychologist could be like if you have taken the first step in addressing some mental health concerns.
Switchboard Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month
As part of LGBTQIA+ History Month we share a short message from the charity Switchboard who have been supporting the community for over 50 years. Switchboard provide details of the training they can offer in the workplace to help your team become more LGBTQIA+ aware.
Ministry of Justice Budget: Still Struggling to Return to Pre-2010 Levels
In her latest legal news article, Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on the Ministry of Justice budget still falling short of spending that was made available to the justice system in 2010.
The Importance of Expert Witness Reports in Family Law Childcare Cases
Cansford Laboratories invites you to their upcoming webinar about the important of witness reports in family law childcare cases – all the information and links to sign up are in the article.
Magistrate wished defendant ‘sweet dreams’ after sentencing
Legal news report from Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling about a recent judicial inquiry into ‘unnecessary’ and ‘unacceptable’ comments made by a sentencing judge residing in a Magistrates’ Court of the south east region.
Record-breaking year for LawCare’s support channels
In their latest press release LawCare’s Chief Executive, Elizabeth Rimmer, discusses the findings from the 2024 Impact Report in which it was revealed that over 1000 legal professionals reached out for support in the past year. With an increase of 24% since 2021 and a 35% rise in the use of webchat support it is clear that wellbeing challenges in the legal sector remain a pressing issue.
How can online learning help UK law firms meet the current initiatives and directives of the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
John Baxter, Managing Director of eAlliance, explores how online learning helps UK law firms meet SRA directives. From staying updated with regulatory changes to CPD compliance, risk management, and LegalTech adoption, learn how tailored eLearning solutions can ensure efficiency, compliance, and continuous professional growth.
What three words describe your brand?
Mike Johnstone, Director of TOMD advises how to define your brand identity with inspiration from what3words. Johnstone shares a creative approach for law firms to pinpoint their purpose, personality, and unique selling points in just three words.
Best practices for transitioning to fully digital onboarding
Jonathan Bennett of Credas discusses best practices for transitioning to fully digital onboarding. In his short guide Bennett highlights digital tools for AML and CDD, from ID verification to source of funds checks, and offers advice on evaluating solutions, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring a seamless transition to a more efficient and compliant digital-first approach.
THE S 25 ‘STATUTORY EXERCISE’ IS NOTHING OTHER THAN ‘AN EMPEROR WITH NO CLOTHES’ – IT IS TIME TO DETHRONE IT
Ashley Murray provides a financial remedies update which examines the Law Commission’s recent report, highlighting systemic failures, unpredictability, and urgent calls for reform. Murray discusses why the current statutory exercise is likened to ‘an emperor with no clothes’ and why action, not further debate, is essential for a more equitable and accessible legal framework.
Mental Health in the Legal Profession: Addressing the Challenges
Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling discusses some of the mental health challenges that legal professionals face and highlights some of the practical solutions for law firms as note in the Mindful Business Charter.
Debunking myths in hair testing – part 1
Learn the facts of hair strand testing from Cansford Laboratories Laboratory Manager and Expert Witness James Nutt. As pioneers in hair analysis for nearly 30 years, Cansford debunk common myths and misconceptions of this field.
Government to Remove Time Limit for Child Sexual Abuse Claims
Nicole Keeling reports how the Government is removing the longstanding three-year time limit for child sexual abuse civil claims, empowering survivors to seek justice without restrictive deadlines. This reform, following IICSA recommendations, shifts the burden of proof to defendants and introduces new measures to support victims.
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