MR: Regulators and courts need to control use of ChatGPT in litigation

ChatGPT: New York lawyer misled Legal regulators and the courts may need to control “whether and in what circumstances and for what purposes” lawyers can use artificial intelligence (AI) systems like ChatGPT in litigation, the Master of the Rolls has said. Sir Geoffrey Vos said there would need to be mechanisms to deal with the …

Consumer protection held back by titles such as ‘solicitor’, says Legal Services Consumer Panel

A consumer watchdog has criticised ‘fundamental flaws’ in legal regulation and questioned why professional titles such as solicitor are still necessary. The Legal Services Consumer Panel said there had been too little progress in recent years to ensure the public have access to information about lawyers and redress when something goes wrong. In a submission …

How to tell your wife you want a divorce when she doesn’t

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on – Nov 30, 2023, 15:00 IST ​Here’s how to approach divorce with compassion   Breaking the news of wanting a divorce is never easy, especially when your partner is unaware of your feelings. At this point it becomes essential that you take every step carefully. It’s a tough conversation, but …

Court of Appeal rules in Japanese knotweed case that courts can lawfully stay proceedings for parties to engage in ADR

The court can lawfully stay proceedings or order parties to engage in non-court-based dispute resolution processes, the Court of Appeal ruled on Wednesday in a widely awaited verdict. However in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfill County Borough Council Sir Geoffrey Vos declined an order to stay proceedings in a claim concerning Japanese knotweed. The council’s internal complaints procedure ‘may not …

Going Through A Divorce During The Holidays Can Feel Like A Punch In The Stomach

Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult life transitions a person can endure. Worrying about finances, the kids, and becoming a single parent amidst the intense emotional pain of the breakup can feel daunting, hopeless, and exhausting. If that isn’t hard enough, try going through a divorce during the holidays! Thanksgiving, Christmas, …

Filing for divorce? Here’s why you need a good solicitor – London Business News

Going through a divorce can be an emotionally draining and stressful time. On top of that, the legal process of actually filing for divorce and sorting out the separation of assets can be complex and confusing. This is why having an experienced solicitor on your side is so important. Here are some of the key …

The importance of business valuation in divorce proceedings: what business owners need to know

If a couple divorce, all the assets that they have an interest in jointly, on their own or with third parties, are considered relevant. In light of this many business owners worry about the value that will be attached to their business interests if they divorce. Businesses come in all shapes and sizes. Some are …