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Pre-contract enquiries platform aims to save conveyancers “weeks”
A pre-contract enquiries platform created by a law firm founder and already used by 230 lawyers, aims to cut “weeks not days” from conveyancing transaction times.
Ex-employee sanctioned over “campaign to disrupt” law firm
A former employee who “entered into a campaign conducted to cause disruption” to a law firm, culminating in an employment claim with fabricated evidence, has been told to pay costs.
Company fails in latest round of dispute with its litigation funders
A company in dispute with its litigation funders has failed in its bid to fortify their cross-undertakings in damages after arguing it wanted to use the contested funds to back litigation itself.
New titles and regulator for CILEX lawyers “will confuse consumers”
The Solicitors Regulation Authority taking over the regulation of chartered legal executives risks confusing consumers, the Law Society has argued.
MR: Business & Property Courts cannot ignore digital revolution
The Business & Property Courts will have to embrace digital processes and artificial intelligence if they are to maintain their international pre-eminence, the Master of the Rolls has said.
Buckland: Whiplash reforms have held down motor premium rises
Insurance premiums would have risen even more without the whiplash reforms of 2021, according to the former Lord Chancellor who presided over their introduction.
From costs to validating advice – litigators see role for AI
Artificial intelligence will have multiple uses for litigators, including helping with costs budgeting and validating advice to clients, a leading partner at Eversheds Sutherland has predicted.
Solicitor who took £400,000 from estates is struck off
A solicitor who misappropriated £200,000 from the estates of clients and overcharged them by almost £200,000, has been struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
Men start earning more than women at the Bar from day one
Earnings diverge between male and female barristers in every practice area from the start of their careers – when the differential is 17% – and peak at 11-15 years’ call, new research has found.
Third of High Court claims succeed, says new ‘find a lawyer’ site
A third of High Court claims succeed, while having a KC on your side does not boost your chances substantially, according to research for a new legal search engine.
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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.
