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Meet Mike, the open-source AI challenger built by a City solicitor
A growing number of lawyers and law firms are contacting the solicitor who created Mike, a free alternative to the AI giants Harvey and Legora.
Ban for male employee who targeted firm’s young female staff
A facilities assistant at a law firm who targeted young female staff with “inappropriate” gifts and messages has been barred from working in the profession.
Family lawyers bid to show that arbitration is “not just for the rich”
A new group promoting family law arbitration says one of the biggest barriers in its way is the public perception that it is designed “for the rich”.
CA overturns referral of KC for contempt hearing over closing speech
The Court of Appeal has set aside a Crown Court judge’s referral of a KC for contempt of court proceedings after finding the High Court did not have the jurisdiction to pursue them.
Barrister denies raping client’s daughter in chambers
A barrister has denied raping the vulnerable daughter of one of his clients, who demanded £100,000 from him as an out-of-court settlement.
Good Law Project urges review of BSB decision on gender-critical barrister
The Good Law Project is challenging the Bar Standards Board’s decision to reject its complaint against a barrister over her social media posts about a trans woman.
AI leading to “radical shift” in client expectations
Law firms around the world are warning that AI is already leading to a “radical shift” in client expectations, with lower fees top of the list.
Supreme Court to hear barrister’s claim against chambers
The Supreme Court is to hear a barrister’s claim that LGBT charity Stonewall “caused or induced” discrimination against her by her chambers.
Solicitor fails in unfair dismissal after accepting redundancy
A solicitor who accepted a redundancy package and then became a consultant has failed to convince a tribunal that he was an employee throughout.
Row over contempt action against KC for defying judge’s order
Contempt of court proceedings against a KC for a closing speech that allegedly breached the judge’s directions could have a “chilling effect on the Bar”, his set has argued.
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Accountability has to live within governance, not with one person
The assumption has long been that a COLP or COFA is personally exposed to the consequences of anti-money laundering breaches.
The SRA’s client money reforms: good intentions, questionable execution
On the face of it, the SRA’s plans to tighten protections around client money sounds sensible. The detail, as ever, tells a more complicated story.
Recruitment, retention and reward in the legal accounts world
Understanding the legal finance market is important – not just for those actively involved in it day-to-day but also for leaders within law firms.
