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“A modern-day traitor” – politicians’ disgust at failure to jail Shiner
There has been a strong reaction to the suspended prison sentence for disgraced solicitor Phil Shiner, with the shadow Lord Chancellor saying “it is an insult to British veterans that he is not behind bars”.
AI can close the justice gap for people, says LawtechUK head
The UK has the opportunity to “close the justice gap” through the “appropriate use” of AI and with the support of government and regulators, the chair of LawtechUK has said.
Medico-legal market consolidating and growing “more strongly”
The value of the medico-legal market grew by 4% in 2024, double the growth rate of the previous year, amid consolidation in the sector, according to research.
CA to consider whether Stonewall “induced” chambers’ discrimination
The Court of Appeal is to consider a barrister’s claim that LGBT charity Stonewall “caused or induced” discrimination against her by her chambers.
“Ruined” Shiner handed suspended jail sentence for legal aid fraud
A judge yesterday handed disgraced human rights lawyer Phil Shiner a suspended jail sentence for fraud because he has “already suffered professional and personal ruin”.
Law firm hits back over “inaccurate” BBC accusations of LPA misuse
An Essex law firm at the centre of a BBC investigation into possible abuse of LPAs has described it as “inaccurate” and “based on second or third-hand hearsay”.
Masked knifeman “planned to take a hostage” at law firm
A masked knifeman was restrained by solicitors when he burst into their offices to accuse staff of “flooding Europe with migrants”, a jury heard yesterday.
Bar Council condemns KC found guilty of sexual misconduct
The Bar Council has condemned former Criminal Bar Association chair Navjot ‘Jo’ Sidhu KC after a disciplinary tribunal found serious professional misconduct of a sexual nature.
Solicitor who benefited from will rebuked over conflict
A partner who was a beneficiary of a will he drafted, without advising his client to take independent legal advice, has been rebuked by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Barrister apprenticeships to go live next year
Barrister apprenticeships are set to become a reality after their approval by the Bar Standards Board and Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
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Automation in personal injury claims: The evolving legal risks
As automation tools become more sophisticated, they are increasingly used for more complex tasks, such as interpreting evidence and informing case strategy, particular in the PI sector.
A new era of legal operations
What we are seeing in the UK legal market is extraordinary change that will greatly influence how firms operate and compete for years to come.
Strong AML controls are meaningless with incomplete data
One expectation as the FCA takes control of anti-money laundering oversight is a move towards more supervision rather than simply writing new rules.
