AI playing “vital role” in managing legal aid work
AI is fast becoming a vital part of how law firms can afford to carry out legal aid work, according to the practice director of the country’s largest legal aid practice.
The drama is over – no Mazur appeal
The Law Society has decided against trying to appeal last month’s Court of Appeal ruling in Mazur, it has confirmed to Legal Futures.
Reviewer urges better understanding of SQE format
There should be more effort to help candidates and others understand why multiple-choice questions are used in the SQE, its independent reviewer has suggested.
Legal Services Board reverses plan to reduce budget
The Legal Services Board has reversed its plan to reduce its budget and instead approved a small increase, amounting to an extra £1.79 on every authorised lawyer’s practising fees.
Lenders signing up to “fully digital homebuying service”
Lloyds Banking Group has become the first of several lenders to offer mortgage customers access to a “fully digital homebuying service” in a partnership with Connells and conveyancers.
SRA puts size of suspected PM Law fraud at £40m
The SRA’s investigation into PM Law “involves a sophisticated suspected fraud”, with the improper removal and misuse of £39.5m of client funds.
Judge warns PI firms of SRA referrals over damages deductions
Personal injury solicitors who jack up their base costs to ensure they always hit the 25% cap on deductions from damages risk referral to the SRA, a senior district judge has warned.
Solicitor who billed clients for work he had not done struck off
A private client lawyer who billed clients for work he had not done has been struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
Government eyes consumer class actions regime
The Law Commission has launched a new project to consider whether a consumer class action regime should be introduced.
Exclusive: PE-backed Manchester firm lays out major growth plans
A Manchester-based law firm backed by private equity investment wants to at least triple in size over the next two years and is planning for multiple acquisitions by the end of 2026.
