Features
Modernising the will-making process: Embracing technology and accessibility
By Debra Burton, partner in the inheritance disputes team at Lime Solicitors The will-making process has seen a significant transformation in recent years, driven by technological advancements and a growing demand for accessible, user-friendly services. The Covid-19 pandemic was a… Read More
The challenges of social media in personal injury claims
Social media content can be a double-edged sword in personal injury claims, as either party may introduce it as evidence. While it can strengthen a claimant’s case, providing photographic or geographic proof of an incident or injury, it can also be used by the defendant to undermine it and impact credibility.
Fixed costs determination – what is it and how will it work?
The procedure, and associated fixed recoverable costs (FRCs), for seeking judicial determination of FRC disputes, come into force on 1 October 2024.
E-scooters and the law
Express Solicitors take a more in depth look at what the rules are for e-scooter use, private or rental, and what that means for anyone injured because of them.
The rise of beauty-based injury claims
Since the start of my legal career, I have been developing my practice area which fell quite unexpectedly into claims against beauticians, aesthetics providers and even cosmetic surgeons.
Legal insight: The Motor Insurance Bureau must approach claims as courts would
Having spent my career specialising in Road Traffic Accidents and most recently as Head of Technical Claims I am well versed in what can make or break a case. Of late, I am seeing the same issue repeatedly, which has motivated me to write a short article to raise awareness amongst fellow practitioners, which in turn hopefully will promote higher standards and above all help more injured people.
The role of a professional deputy in a clinical negligence case
In certain clinical negligence claims such as cases involving catastrophic brain injuries, it is important to discuss the potential need for a professional deputy with the Claimant and/or with their family or guardians to explain how a professional deputy can assist
AI and legal compliance & practice management – regulations, policies and controls
By Elaine Pasini, Head of Communications, at Legal Futures Associate Institute of Legal Finance & Management (ILFM) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently not regulated per se. However, the government is fully aware that the UK requires change for regulators to… Read More
Four ways to use AI in law firm marketing today
By Legal Futures Associate MLT Digital During the course of the last year, AI has emerged as one of the most transformative developments in the legal marketplace. As a law firm digital marketing agency committed to prosperity, trust, and innovation, we’ve… Read More
The first FRC costs war, post 1 October 2023
Nick McDonnell looks at the problem of non-PI cases begun before the new fixed costs regime but settled after, where part 8 proceedings are issued
Blog
Change in regulator shouldn’t make AML less of a priority
While SRA fines for AML have been climbing, many in the profession aren’t confident they will get any relief from the FCA, a body used to dealing with a highly regulated industry.
There are 17 million wills waiting to be written
The main reason cited by people who do not have a will was a lack of awareness as to how to arrange one. As a professional community, we seem to be failing to get our message across.
The case for a single legal services regulator: why the current system is failing
From catastrophic firm collapses to endemic compliance failures, the evidence is mounting that the current multi-regulator model is fundamentally broken.
