5 May 2026
Exclusive: AI-powered US firm targets UK after $60m fund-raise
A US company that last week announced a $60m Series A fund-raise is set to bring the model of a law firm backed by its AI system to England and Wales, Legal Futures can reveal.
5 May 2026
Solicitor’s failure to redeem charges “a warning to profession”
The case of a solicitor who wrongly thought charges on a property had been removed is “a warning that even experienced professionals could make serious errors in judgment under extreme stress”.
5 May 2026
Bar Council faces discrimination claim over Black interns scheme
The Bar Council is facing a discrimination claim over its 10,000 Black Interns programme by a white woman who says her application was rejected because of her race.
5 May 2026
CAT approves £1.7bn Microsoft action despite funder “uncertainty”
The CAT has approved a £1.7bn opt-out collective action against Microsoft despite admitting that “a degree of uncertainty” surrounded its funder.
