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Transferring Pakistan and Bangladesh advocates causing BSB headache
The Bar Standards Board is setting up a taskforce to help it cope with a surge of lawyers from Pakistan and Bangladesh seeking to be called to the Bar in England and Wales.
Litigant unwittingly put fake cases generated by AI before tribunal
Nine authorities put before a tribunal by a litigant in person challenging a penalty from HMRC were fakes generated by an artificial intelligence system like ChatGPT, a judge has ruled.
Lincoln’s Inn looks to tackle “unacceptable” bullying and harassment
One in eight members of Lincoln’s Inn have experienced or witnessed bullying, harassment or discrimination in using a service or event organised by the inn.
Let AI help manage cases, says president of Supreme Court
Case management backed by artificial intelligence could make the courts more accessible, the president of the Supreme Court has said.
Ban for ex-Eversheds manager over inappropriate touching
A male former senior client development manager at Eversheds Sutherland who repeatedly grabbed a female colleague at an away day has been barred from the profession.
Hull practice becomes one of largest employee-owned firms to date
Hull-based Hudgell Solicitors has become one of the largest law firms to date to become employee owned, after founder Neil Hudgell decided to transfer the majority of shares to an EOT.
Online divorce service set for major growth after Octopus acquisition
Octopus Group has expanded its presence in the legal market by acquiring a majority stake in amicable, the online divorce service that markets itself as an alternative to solicitors.
SRA faces independent review of approach to Axiom Ince
The Legal Services Board is planning an unprecedented independent review of how the Solicitors Regulation Authority has handled the Axiom Ince scandal, MPs were told yesterday.
Solicitors’ court battle to resume after former firm owner wins appeal
The High Court has overturned a decision to dismiss a breach of contract claim by a former law firm owner against the solicitor he sold his business to after being suspended.
Rookie barrister reprimanded for lying about court applications
An inexperienced barrister feared seeking the court’s approval to deduct success fees from damages in infant settlement cases but told his employers he had applied for them.
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Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought leadership
Nine in 10 executives believe thought leadership is critical to building authority, yet only a quarter feel they have implemented a robust strategy.
Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges.
AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering
If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be.
