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05 November 2025
Issue: 8138 / Categories: Legal News , Social Media , Technology , Profession
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Perils of social media for legal advisers

Solicitors must guard against unintentionally disclosing they are working with a particular client, for example, via automatic location sharing or by commenting on X they are in a certain location at a certain time

This would breach client confidentiality, according to Law Society guidance on social media use.

The practice note, Social media, updated this week, covers the rise of deepfake content and the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Law Society president Mark Evans said: ‘It is essential to verify AI-generated content, as there is a significant risk of misinformation, disinformation and clickbait content.’

Issue: 8138 / Categories: Legal News , Social Media , Technology , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly

Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly

Gateley Legal expands Midlands residential development team

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes

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