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Senior lawyer made “unwanted advances” to junior staff at firm event
A senior male lawyer made unwanted and inappropriate remarks and advances to five junior female staff at a work event and post-event drinks, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has found.
Legal Services Act can be vehicle for reform of regulation, says LSB
Calls to reform the Legal Services Act 2007 overlook the many unused provisions in it that could facilitate major changes in regulation, the chief executive of the Legal Services Board has said.
Law students set to learn Al and visual modelling skills
The Centre for Legal Technology at Ulster University has unveiled a new partnership with lawtech company StructureFlow to teach law students how to use AI and visual modelling.
SRA needs to change “at pace” to catch next PM Law, says LSB
The plans to transform the Solicitors Regulation Authority are promising but need to be seen through “at pace”, the new chief executive of the Legal Services Board has told Legal Futures.
Law firms praised for work that supports climate action
A global report that charts how law firms are involved in the fossil fuel industry has for the first time praised the growing number of UK firms dedicated to sustainability and climate action.
Court simplifies ruling for parents with learning difficulties in AI first
A family court has used AI to create a simple version of its judgment so that two parents with severe learning difficulties could understand the legal process.
Government-backed early legal advice “helps clients avoid court”
A government-funded early legal advice grant programme has enabled 70% of clients to resolve their problems at an early stage and avoid unnecessary court hearings.
Octopus Legacy eyes surge in probate work after acquisitions
Octopus Legacy, the fast-growing estate planning and bereavement business, has predicted its probate work will jump by 1,000% over the next 12 months following a major acquisition.
SRA set to issue Mazur guidance – but onus is on solicitors
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is to publish guidance on the implications on the Mazur ruling very shortly, it has told MPs.
Solicitor who lied to indemnity insurer is suspended
A solicitor who admitted misleading his indemnity insurer about being the sole signatory on client account and practised without insurance for several months, has been suspended.
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Could unpredictable AI costs finally lead firms to true value pricing?
For years, the legal profession has talked of moving away from the billable hour to value-based pricing without quite managing it.
Is your Google Ads budget funding your competitors’ AI visibility?
If your cost-per-click has crept up again this year, you’ve probably assumed the market simply got more expensive. That’s the wrong way to read what’s happening.
Containing the spread of unapproved AI
Nearly 60% of fee-earners admit to using unapproved tools (like free versions of ChatGPT). Yet 68% of firm leaders are confident there is zero risk of unapproved AI being used for client work.
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