Legal News

Large law firms negative about impact of GenAI on finances

The majority of large law firms outside of the top 10 are negative about the impact of generative artificial intelligence on their practices, new research has shown.

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Law firm granted injunction after “obscene and criminal” phone calls

A law firm has been granted an injunction by the High Court after four female members of staff received anonymous, “obscene and criminal” phone calls.

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Post Office scandal shows boards “need to oversee legal risk”

The Post Office scandal shows that company boards need to have “responsible oversight of legal risk” and not show “excessive deference” to legal advice, according to the IoD.

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Overstretched advice agencies “likely to cut services”

Nine in 10 advice agencies are experiencing rising demand, but almost two-thirds say they are likely to cut services due to financial challenges.

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Blog


The state of the UK conveyancing market in 2024

Last year saw significant headwinds for the conveyancing market, with falling transaction volumes and rising interest rates. But what does it mean for conveyancers and what opportunities lie ahead?


The severe lack of housing lawyers risks undermining renters’ reforms

A new bill introduced into Parliament last month will “rebalance the relationship between tenant and landlord” and give greater security for 11 million renters.


Unbundled legal services: opportunities, risks and disclaimers

Unbundled legal services, often referred to as ‘limited scope’ or ‘discrete task’ representation’, have gained traction in recent years as a response to the rising demand for affordable legal assistance.