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AI “could amplify gender biases in legal profession”
Increased use of artificial intelligence could “perpetuate or even amplify existing gender biases in the legal profession”, new research has warned.
Clients “overwhelmingly positive” about impact of legal aid
Most clients are “overwhelmingly positive” about the civil legal aid they received, which “helped them resolve significant issues and improved their lives”, new research has found.
Tribunal clears drink-drive solicitor of misleading firm
The SRA was “not justified” in alleging that a solicitor convicted of drink-driving concealed the extent of her wrongdoing to her firm, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has ruled.
Broadfield UK goes live as founder of international law firm
Southern England firm BDB Pitmans yesterday became Broadfield UK, the founder member of a planned international law firm supported by a global management consultancy.
Global accountancy network makes fifth UK law firm investment
Multi-disciplinary accountancy network ETL Global has made its fifth UK law firm acquisition after Glaisyers ETL merged with Liverpool firm Quinn Barrow.
“Blurred distinctions” as legal aid solicitors do their own advocacy
The distinction between solicitors and barristers is becoming increasingly “blurred” in civil legal aid cases as solicitors do their own advocacy, research for the government has found.
Government “at risk of breaching duty” to provide access to justice
The Ministry of Justice is at risk of not meeting its statutory duty for civil legal aid to deliver access to justice, according to research it commissioned.
Tribunal revokes SRA rebuke of solicitor over client complaint
An SRA adjudicator was wrong to rebuke a solicitor for supposedly trying to prevent a client from reporting him to the regulator and Legal Ombudsman, the SDT has held.
High public confidence in barristers falters among ethnic minorities
Public confidence in barristers is high, but lower among those from minority backgrounds, especially when it comes to perceptions of whether they treat everyone fairly.
SRA “unlikely to take action” on solicitors who refuse fossil fuel work
It is “unlikely” that the SRA would take regulatory action against a solicitor who refuses to work on fossil fuel matters for reasons of conscience, counsel’s opinion has declared.
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Modern vehicles: new injury profiles and new legal challenges
As the number of electric vehicles on UK roads continues to grow year-on-year, it is important to address the risks that come with their increased adoption.
The SRA needs to admit it got it wrong about SLAPPs
The High Court judgment in Ashley Hurst v SRA in January raises serious questions about the regulator’s approach to allegations of SLAPP-like behaviour.
Why menopause support belongs on every law firm’s agenda
Progression in the law slows significantly as women approach senior leadership. Most will be at the height of their careers around the average age menopause symptoms begin.
