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Short lived – how to encourage litigants into the new trial schemes
The shorter trial scheme and flexible trial scheme became permanent under PD 57AB on 1 October 2018. Since then, take-up has been limited, despite their practical advantages
Boiling frog syndrome and law firm management
The cost of living is affecting each and every one of us. Do you know who in your firm is under pressure at home? Do you know those in your firm who are struggling with finances?
Carrot or stick? The future for AML supervision of the legal sector
The events of the last year have resulted an unprecedented focus on the role of the legal sector in enhancing the UK’s reputation as a haven for dirty money.
PII renewal: Is the tide turning?
April continues to be a popular choice of renewal date for both law firms and insurers alike, and remains the second most common date for a law firm to renew their professional indemnity insurance.
Why 2023 is a great time to start a law firm
Over the past few years, many legal practitioners have been weighing up their options, making initial enquiries and starting to consider what running their own practice might look like.
Divorce work in 2023 – from fluctuating assets to open justice
The seismic events of 2022 have presented the divorce industry with unprecedented challenges, and 2023 seems set to deliver more of the same.
To transparency and beyond!
Increasingly, consumers in need of legal advice or a service will begin their research online, so a solicitor’s website must embrace not only the reasoning behind transparency but also go much further.
ChatGPT: Time to fear the threat from artificial intelligence?
Lawyers have never felt threatened by the emergence of industrial robots or the internet. An AI tool which can generate decent answers to complicated questions in a matter of seconds makes the fear real.
Six operational strategies for a successful 2023
The effectiveness of your law firm relies almost entirely on the daily habits of your team. These either help them to run a successful firm aligned with their goals, or damage performance.
Chris Pucci, CEO of Osprey Approach, says that building better business habits “helps you to establish a foundation of seamless and effective processes designed for maximum output.
Reflections on the SQE one year on
There are some emerging themes across our student body that may help future students at any provider have the best chance of passing the SQE.
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It’s time for law firms to ask tougher questions
For years, many law firms have treated ID verification as a box-ticking exercise. Run a liveness check, match a face to a document and move on. But that is no longer good enough.
Business fatigue to AI will risk job security
Whilst we know professional learning has always been part of career paths, to hire, retain and keep talent, AI needs to be embedded as a core part of this training.
On good authority? GenAI and the reputational risks to law firms
As GenAI’s influence grows, so do the risks which are already playing out in courtrooms across England and Wales, where some early adopters are setting precedents they would rather not.
