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Legal Ombudsman: Targets missed but getting better
The Legal Ombudsman continued to miss its key timeliness targets over the last year – but by less than the previous 12 months, its annual report has shown.
Tributes paid to Matthew Maxwell Scott
Tributes have poured in for Matthew Maxwell Scott, CEO of the Consumer Legal Association, who died suddenly at the weekend at the age of 49.
Master wrong to rely on solicitor’s evidence, says judge
A deputy master was wrong to give weight to witness statements from a defendant’s solicitor that “strayed well beyond what she could legally give evidence about”.
Barrister disbarred for multiple motoring offences
A barrister convicted of drink driving before the pandemic and twice convicted of driving while disqualified five years later has been disbarred.
General counsel see lower bills as main benefit of AI
General counsel see cost savings as the most important benefit from external law firms’ use of AI, according to research which advises firms to address the issue head-on.
Knights hails “return to organic growth” as turnover tops £200m
Listed law firm Knights yesterday reported a “return to organic growth” in its last financial year as part of a 28% bump in revenues to almost £208m.
Law firms saving on PII as “favourable” market continues
Law firms have been spending a smaller share of their revenues on professional indemnity insurance and those turning over £5-10m are saving the most.
Solicitor who closed firm used client money to shop at Morrisons
A solicitor who repeatedly failed to complete a firm closure notification – whilst holding onto his clients’ files, wills and money after his practice shut down – has been suspended.
Man employed during hearing allowed to represent company
A High Court judge has allowed a company to be represented by a man it employed during an adjournment of a hearing so as to ensure compliance with the CPR.
Lammy hints that action on SLAPPs might come soon
The Lord Chancellor has pledged to MPs that legislation to curb SLAPPs would be brought forward by the end of this Parliament – and hinted it may be sooner.
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Does the Lloyd review mark the end of the Legal Services Act?
The Legal Services Board often generates eye-rolls and irritation from the leaders of the frontline regulators it oversees and of the representative bodies attached to them.
A familiar story?
There is no doubt that the rising cost of clinical negligence claims deserves attention. However, the system’s true cost driver is often not the claim itself.
When AI becomes a line on the client’s bill
On 23 June, Legora changed how it charges. The platform announced that its most capable product was moving away from a flat per-seat licence fee to consumption-based pricing
