Legal News

Class action firm allowed to terminate retainer, leaving 183 LiPs behind

The High Court has approved class action firm PGMBM terminating a retainer that leaves 183 litigants to continue their battle for compensation alone.

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Four in 10 pupils have experienced or witnessed bullying at the Bar

Nearly four in 10 pupils have either personally experienced or observed bullying, harassment and/or discrimination, Bar Council research has revealed.

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SDT “does not have power” to revoke s43 orders made by SRA

Non-solicitors banned from working in law firms by the Solicitors Regulation Authority cannot apply for the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal to revoke the order, the tribunal has decided.

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Tech gives lawyers “opportunity to develop” emotional intelligence

Advanced technology gives lawyers “a wonderful opportunity to develop EQ” or emotional intelligence, the head of national firm Shoosmiths’ non-legal services division has said.

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Diversity of thought – why you need to think about it

A McKinsey report in 2020 reaffirmed what many had already suspected – a strong business case for diversity and that this continues to strengthen over time.


Clinical negligence, a changing market – part 2

The overarching objectives for everyone involved in clinical negligence needs to be reducing the number of medical incidents at the same time as improving patient experience and reducing costs.


Recruiting, managing and celebrating neurodiverse lawyers

In a society where diversity and inclusivity are the current buzz words, law firms that have embraced neurodiversity are already reaping the benefits of this modern approach to practising law.