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LeO’s planned case fees risk being seen “as punitive tool”
Plans by the Legal Ombudsman for big rises in the case fees it charges law firms risk creating the impression that they are “being used as a punitive tool”.
Huge row over who represents Mariana Dam claimants
An extraordinary row broke out yesterday over whether Pogust Goodhead has been replaced as the solicitors bringing the Mariana Dam case.
Two more acquisitions by Orwins kickstarts autumn M&A rush
Private equity-backed Orwins has continued its rapid expansion by adding two firms to the group. We also report on a major insurance law merger and other freshly minted deals.
Growing number of lawyers worried about AI errors
The proportion of lawyers concerned about errors and hallucinations generated by AI has risen to 83%, while one in 10 are dependent on it.
People with legal problems turn to chatbots for emotional support
People with legal problems are seeking emotional support from AI chatbots, as well as using them to check the services they receive from their lawyers.
BSB reviewer sides with barrister over Good Law Project complaint
The Bar Standards Board’s independent reviewer has upheld its decision to reject the Good Law Project’s complaint against a barrister over her social media posts about a trans woman.
Trainee solicitor jailed for ‘cyberflashing’ client
A trainee solicitor who sent unwanted explicit messages and an image to a woman he was representing at court has been jailed.
Government to match funding for 100 criminal legal aid pupillages
The Ministry of Justice has pledged £1.5m a year to help fund up to 100 additional pupillages annually in criminal law.
Solicitor struck off for lying about trying to hide client file
A newly qualified solicitor who asked a colleague to hide a client file so as to cover up her lack of work on an HM Land Registry application, has been struck off.
Revealed: PM Law collapse set to cost profession £30m
The SRA Compensation Fund is to pay out £30m to clients of collapsed Sheffield-based PM Law, it has emerged. It has contributed to the 78% increase in funding required.
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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.
Fifteen years on: Lessons from ABS reform
Fifteen years ago this month saw the very first alternative business structure. At the time, the prospect of non-lawyers owning law firms was dubbed ‘Tesco Law’.
Hybrid working and client money controls – be aware of the risks
For legal finance teams, remote working has changed how information moves, how approvals are obtained and how colleagues communicate.
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