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The CJC proposals for litigation funding reform seek to promote access to justice alongside ‘fair and proportionate’ regulation
The Civil Justice Council has recently published a comprehensive set of recommendations for reform of the litigation funding sector.
AI adoption among law firms outpaces readiness: Access Legal shares plan to close the gap
While 68% of law firms report using GenAI at least once a week 37% cite integration challenges and 41% express doubts about the reliability of AI outputs, revealing a clear readiness gap in the sector.
How solicitors can break the mistrust cycle in claims
Solicitors who adopt modern tools like OCC AI, combined with human integrity, will stand out in a market fatigued by aggressive tactics.
Empowering your firm with Generative AI: Navigating security in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Stridon explore some of the core insights for legal leaders who want to move forward with AI, without putting their firm or clients at risk.
ATE in action case study: Dispute over final wishes in contested Will
The case concerns a handwritten Will made in 2020 by the deceased`s former husband which was made less than a month before her death which left him her entire estate and revoked a professionally drafted Will made in 2012.
Brabners bolsters Lancashire corporate team with partner hire
Purpose-led independent law firm, Brabners, has recruited Brett Cooper to its growing Lancashire corporate team as partner.
How Wason Male & Wagland is transforming legal services with LEAP’s AI tools
In an era where legal professionals face growing pressure to deliver faster, more accurate results whilst managing increasingly complex workloads, forward-thinking lawfirms are finding ways to work more intelligently.
When speed is of the essence: Don’t delay act today
When a law firm faces severe cashflow issues – so severe that a Statutory Demand cannot be met, or a Winding Up Petition is imminent – swift and decisive action is essential.
Landmark Information Group unveils multi-supplier AML capability via LandmarkAgent
Landmark Information Group today announces the launch of a new multi-supplier Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) service for estate agents, providing greater control, operational resilience and uninterrupted compliance as part of its growing LandmarkConnect roadmap.
LEAP Estates launches 2025 Will Writing Trends Report: Gifts, charities, exclusions and much more
LEAP Estates announces the launch of its 2025 Annual Report, offering a comprehensive snapshot of will writing activity and trends across England and Wales.
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Recruitment, retention and reward in the legal accounts world
Understanding the legal finance market is important – not just for those actively involved in it day-to-day but also for leaders within law firms.
From ‘year zero’ to £6.5m – how a law firm found its second life
In 2018, I hit what I call ‘year zero’. On paper, Olliers Solicitors was a top-tier criminal defence firm but beneath the surface, I could see we were at a crossroads.
Linklaters’ chief growth officer takes the ‘blank sheet’ challenge
In the third and final part of this series, Lucy Murphy, chief growth officer at magic circle firm Linklaters, outlines her vision for the law firm of the future.
