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SRA “keeping close eye” on accumulator law firms

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is conducting monthly “intelligence-led reviews and risk assessments” of so-called accumulator firms, it has emerged.

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AI-native US firm opening in London as part of global expansion

A US company that earlier this year set up a law firm backed by its AI system has made its first UK hire to manage its expansion both here and elsewhere around the world.

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Trainee solicitor and paralegal banned for sexual offences convictions

A trainee solicitor and paralegal have been banned from working in the profession following separate convictions that included attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child.

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Dismay over government response to MPs’ legal aid report

Four leading legal advice charities have expressed their dismay at the government’s failure to accept a single recommendation on improving the legal aid system.

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Is Google becoming pay-to-play for law firms?

For years, law firms have been told that SEO is the long-term alternative to paying for every click. That principle hasn’t disappeared but search results have changed significantly.


Material information and the case for intelligent client onboarding

Upfront information means work traditionally undertaken after an offer is accepted will need to happen earlier. And that fundamentally changes the role of client onboarding.


When the person who needs help is the partner

A law firm can have excellent support on paper and still have a serious gap. The gap is the person who cannot imagine using it.