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Judge-led divorce service aims to be “Uber for financial remedies”
The co-founder of a divorce service which puts clients directly in touch with family law judges has said it aims to be a legal services “Uber for financial remedies”.
Free AI platform connects consumers to thousands of lawyers
A free AI platform that allows consumers to obtain an report on their legal problem and get help from thousands of UK lawyers has been launched.
Caseworker fails again to overturn SRA ban
The SDT has rejected the latest attempt by an immigration caseworker to overturn an order imposed by the SRA controlling his work in the profession.
Lady Chief Justice urges more protection for judges
The Lady Chief Justice last night called for more action to protect judges from “threats and intimidation” both online and in real life.
PE-backed serious injury law firm unveils major acquisition
Private-equity backed Fletchers Group has acquired the 80-strong serious injury practice of national firm Shoosmiths, adding three new offices in the process.
Gender and ethnicity pay gap among barristers widens
The gender and ethnicity pay gaps at the Bar remains substantial and have actually widened a little over the past three years, according to Bar Standards Board research.
Solicitor facing tax fraud trial fails in privilege claim over seized material
A solicitor facing trial for tax fraud has failed in his claim that HM Revenue & Customs should return materials it seized from him because they are privileged.
LSB chief executive steps down after less than year in post
The Legal Services Board is to be without a permanent chief executive as well as chair after announcing yesterday that Craig Westwood is to leave the oversight regulator.
Relief for litigation funders after US tax on proceeds is axed
Litigation funders are breathing a big sigh of relief after a proposed 32% tax on proceeds from successful cases was removed from President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Acquisitive law firms keep up pace with slew of fresh deals
This year’s M&A activity has continued with deals announced by law firms owned by employees, public shareholders and a global investment manager.
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When the person who needs help is the partner
A law firm can have excellent support on paper and still have a serious gap. The gap is the person who cannot imagine using it.
SRA supervision and AI: what firms will be asked to prove
AI intensifies scrutiny of whether firms can demonstrate that they were in control of the systems through which legal services were delivered.
How ELD NextGen will improve employers’ liability tracing
The Employers’ Liability Tracing Office is continuing work towards the launch of ELD NextGen, the next generation of the employers’ liability database, in early 2027.
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