John Bates

Three years in the making but our #Legalstudies article about the impact of the #solicitorsqualifyingexamination #SQE on undergraduate legal education is finally out and can be accessed using this link: lnkd.in/ene6miwR

Unfortunately due to Staff shortages there will be long delays today. Please bare With us at this difficult time.

I'm sorry to hear of the difficulties, but my baring myself with anyone is unlikely to be of much help.

Georgia woman who gave birth to someone else’s baby sues IVF clinic ‘I will never fully heal’, says Krystena Murray, who is white and gave birth to a Black boy after an embryo ‘error’ A Georgia woman is suing a fertility clinic after she gave birth to a child that was not hers, only to eventually give the child up to his…

Georgia woman who gave birth to someone else’s baby sues IVF clinic

Lawyers in Walmart lawsuit admit AI 'hallucinated' case citations Lawyers representing plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Walmart over alleged injuries from a defective hoverboard toy said on Monday that they inadvertently included made-up cases generated by artificial intelligence in a court filing.

Another hallucinating citations case. The report is light on detail but says the tool was an 'internal AI', so seemingly not a generic GPT? www.reuters.com/legal/legali...

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Philip Davy considers the Government’s recent announcement of changes to the Limitation Act 1980 to make claims for historic child abuse easier to pursue.

To read: bit.ly/410Lcpr

Three-year limitation period for claims of child sexual abuse to be axed, removing a longstanding barrier to justice for victims and survivors.
Today the Government announced that it would be seeking to change the law in line with IICSA’s recommendation.
www.1cor.com/london/2025/...

Thousands to sue Johnson & Johnson in UK over alleged talc link to cancer Group action with 3,500 claimants alleges company knew its talcum powder products contained dangerous asbestos Lawyers representing 3,500 claimants are preparing to sue the pharmaceutical firm Johnson & Johnson (J&J) over alleged links between talcum…

Thousands to sue Johnson & Johnson in UK over alleged talc link to cancer

Case Western Reserve University School of Law becomes first law school in the U.S. to require legal AI education certification for all first-year law students Case Western Reserve University School of Law will become the first in the nation to require all first-year law students to earn a certification in legal artificial intelligence (AI). Launching in Feb...

#LegalEd News:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law will become the first in the nation to require all first-year law students to earn a certification in legal artificial intelligence (AI).

thedaily.case.edu/case-western...
#legaltech #AI

New on the Strathclyde Law Blog, a post by our Professor Douglas Brodie, considering a recent Court of Appeal case about what damages the owner of a non-MOT-ed vehicle can claim after someone has crashed into it. www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/l...

Our #personalinjurylaw barristers, Darren Lewis and Dr Rachel Segal are featured in (APIL) PI Focus magazine this month.

Darren looks at the Courts’ tougher stance on unrealistic costs budgets and Rachel explains the developments of Martha's Rule.

Take a look: lnkd.in/gcqvycpT

Computer says nothing Should we reverse the presumption that machines tell the truth?

The government is considering whether to reverse a legal presumption that played a key role in Post Office scandal.
rozenberg.substack.com/p/computer-s...

No Medical Agency Breakdown Required says SCCO SCCO hold that there is requirement to provide expert fee notes or breakdown of medical agency fees in JXX v Archibald.

A cat amongst the pigeons, SCCO says no expert fee notes or breakdowns required where medical agencies are used and this coming from the most Senior Costs Judge in the country presently. www.carterburnett.co.uk/costs-update... #costs #law #costslaw

A really fascinating paper on mediation and therapeutic justice in medical treatment disputes about children and adults lacking capacity: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

This decision has an interesting point on limitation periods and foreign judgments.

But of wider interest is that the appellants relied in their appeal bundle on a summary of Flynn v. Breitenbach [2020] EWCA Civ 1336.

That case is entirely made up.

caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/kb/2025/42

A fantastic entry to the roster containing HO v TL about hotels, GA v EL and DR v UG about pharma. I warmly congratulate those responsible.

Is AI going to cost you your profits? - Kain Knight Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been heralded as the game changing tool designed to aid modern life and, in recent times, has gained momentum as becoming the primary way of transforming how prof...

We are seeing that law firms and chambers are increasingly using AI as part of their case management, but what impact could this have on profitability?

Author: Benjamin Wilson

kain-knight.co.uk/is-ai-going-...

Thanks, Steve!

New article alert: A deep dive into how plaintiffs' attitudes shape civil settlements when NDAs are involved. A survey of 500 Americans reveals that confidentiality, repeat wrongdoing, and settlement goals (monetary vs. accountability) all play key roles. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Andrew McLaughlin successfully defended a claim on behalf of Cwm Taf Health Board on the alleged negligent performance of gynaecological surgery resulting in damage to a ureter and ultimately the complete loss of function of a kidney. Read full summary here: lnkd.in/g4WjjGVF

Mediate.com Celebrates 30 Years: Reflections on Mediation, AI and the Future Summary Jim Melamed, co-founder of Mediate.com, reflects on the platform’s 30-year journey, highlighting its role in the mediation industry’s transition to online mediation. Jim emphasizes the dramati...

A thought-provoking article about AI and mediation - can it help generate creative solutions? mediate.com/mediate-com-...

#LawStudents Competition alert - if you're interested in a career at the criminal Bar this is worth looking at.

🎧 NEW edition of the Personal Injury Podcast features a discussion between barristers Matthew White and Dr Rachel Segal about #lifeexpectancy in #PersonalInjuryLaw claims.

#personalinjurylawyers #lifeexpectancy

Leonardo S.p.A. challenged in landmark fatal accident claim following death of Leicester City Chairman The largest fatal accident claim in English history has been launched at the High Court. The legal action is being brought by the family of former Leicester City Football Club Chairman, Khun Vichai Sr...

The largest fatal accident claim in English history - valued at £2.15 billion - has been issued today by Stewarts. The action is brought by the family of the former Leicester City chairman, Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who was killed in a helicopter crash in October 2018.

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Two Christmas crackers on a tabletop, and a strip of paper bearing only a printed code

Might just be me channelling a Grinchy vibe, but today's cracker joke is not a zinger. The robot next to me finds it obscenely hilarious though. Merry Christmas.

This is a must-attend event, which of course I can't attend.. but the lineup speaks for itself! Don't miss it if you can, and congratulations to the organisers