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SRA unveils first two prosecutions from Post Office scandal
The first two solicitors to face the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) for misconduct linked to the Post Office scandal have been named.
Study highlights personal cost to in-house lawyers of saying ‘no’
In-house lawyers can pay a heavy price when saying ‘no’ to their employers, especially given the “sometimes horrifying level of toxicity” of corporate workplaces.
Law firm self-reports to SRA over failed private prosecution
A high-profile law firm has reported itself to the Solicitors Regulation Authority after the Chief Magistrate strongly criticised its role in a failed private prosecution.
Senior judge warns AI could compromise judicial independence
A senior judge has warned that Big Tech has the power to ‘compromise judicial independence’ if the courts become dependent on a small number of AI systems.
National firm teams up with Microsoft to build own AI platform
National firm Shoosmiths has joined forces with Microsoft to create its own bespoke AI platform for carrying out contract reviews.
Pogust Goodhead scoops financial and legal support for dam case
Class action firm Pogust Goodhead has unveiled a “strategic partnership” with heavyweight litigation firm Quinn Emanuel to work on the next stage of the Mariana Dam case.
Court of Appeal reinstates Legal Ombudsman finding against law firm
The Court of Appeal has reinstated a Legal Ombudsman decision that a law firm failed to adequately assess a client’s capacity and should pay her compensation.
Third of barristers face regular ethical challenges
A third of barristers face regular ethical issues and challenges in their practices but they benefit from “a solid system of training and support”, research has found.
BSB suspends ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan
The Bar Standards Board has suspended Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, two years after allegations were made against him.
Another warning for High Court judge over judgment delays
A High Court judge has received his second formal warning in less than three months for a delay in handing down judgment.
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Could unpredictable AI costs finally lead firms to true value pricing?
For years, the legal profession has talked of moving away from the billable hour to value-based pricing without quite managing it.
Is your Google Ads budget funding your competitors’ AI visibility?
If your cost-per-click has crept up again this year, you’ve probably assumed the market simply got more expensive. That’s the wrong way to read what’s happening.
Containing the spread of unapproved AI
Nearly 60% of fee-earners admit to using unapproved tools (like free versions of ChatGPT). Yet 68% of firm leaders are confident there is zero risk of unapproved AI being used for client work.
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