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Why raising the SRA’s fining powers is good for solicitors
There are many valid complaints that can be made about the Solicitors Regulation Authority, but in my view increasing its fining powers is, on balance, in the interests of all concerned.
Catalysing class actions using litigation funding
The rapid growth of litigation funding has made class actions more feasible. In particular, crowd-based platforms are well placed to help catalyse meritorious class actions and ensure they are run effectively.
How tech can help firms achieve their post-pandemic goals
We wanted to get a better understanding of the business priorities of legal decision-makers for 2022 and how companies use and value technology as well as which issues are shaping their plans.
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.
What the metaverse means for lawyers
Computer geeks will tell you that the next big thing in technology is the metaverse, a kind of digital virtual space that exists in cyberspace and uses virtual reality headsets to access.
The pitfalls of professional negligence claims
Arguments about scope of duty and limitation can mean a professional negligence claim is worth less than expected or nothing at all, while contractual provisions can still operate to cut it down.
Five key areas of commercial litigation for 2022
I like to get my crystal ball out each year and look at what may be the key trends in commercial litigation. For 2022, insolvency, professional negligence, media, financial mis-selling and Covid look key.
Claims in a post-pandemic world – a long way from recovery?
Despite the end of Covid restrictions, for those working in the claims sector, it’s not quite time to celebrate just yet. The market has flatlined and it’s unclear how long it might take to recover.
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The growing importance of higher limits in personal ATE
While the personal litigation market is undergoing a period of significant change as claims become more complex, much of the ATE insurance market has remained relatively static.
The profession can play a greater role in improving access to justice
In this, the third blog of my series, I focus on what lawyers in the UK can do to improve access to justice through greater professional stewardship.
Does AI work for conveyancers? We asked those on the front line
What is the view on AI from conveyancers themselves? Based on a Dye & Durham’s roundtable discussion on AI, the answer is: it depends.
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