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SDT slams Khan’s “reprehensible” claim that jailing was good for profession
The SDT has labelled as “reprehensible” the argument by Sophie Khan that being jailed for contempt of court enhanced, rather than diminished, the reputation of the profession.
Poor writing, not legal terms, is what makes contracts hard to understand
A research paper that says contracts are hard for people to understand because of their poor writing, rather than use of legal terms, has been awarded the Ig Nobel prize for literature.
Solicitor struck off for parental consent affidavit deception
A solicitor who confirmed that two affidavits had been signed and sworn in her presence, when they had not been, has been struck off.
Barrister jailed for four years after rape conviction
A barrister has been jailed for four years after being convicted of raping a woman he met on Tinder. He yelled “I didn’t do it. I was telling the truth” from the dock after the verdict was given.
SRA rejects legal press request to reopen board meetings to scrutiny
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has rejected a request from Legal Futures and the Law Society Gazette to return to opening its board meetings to the public and press.
Lawyers should have “ethical obligation” to advise on climate risks
Lawyers should be ethically obliged to advise clients of the serious risks – legal or otherwise – of pursuing activities that risk exacerbating climate change.
BSB to use ‘marginalised by race’ as way to describe minority groups
The Bar Standards Board is to encourage those it regulates to use terms like ‘racially minoritised’ and ‘marginalised by race’ if they have to use collective language to describe ethnicity.
SRA to replace Solicitors Indemnity Fund with in-house scheme
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is to replace the Solicitors Indemnity Fund next September with new indemnity arrangements that it will run itself.
Disability awareness “often the poor relation” at Bar and in courts
The courts and the Bar need to do more to be accessible to disabled people, with their approach to disability lagging behind how they treat other protected characteristics, it has been argued.
Ince hands back first acquisition to owners as it focuses on core legal work
The Ince Group has disposed of the first business it acquired after listing as it looks to focus on it core legal practice. The original owners have resumed control but will not receive deferred consideration.
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Small steps, big impact: how SME law firms are making legal tech work
For SME law firms, the priority is turning the potential of tech into measurable impact: success is driven not just by the technology, but by how firms approach planning and implementation.
Why housing disrepair claims against councils have leapt by nearly 400%
Housing disrepair claims against councils have surged dramatically in recent years, with some areas reporting increases approaching a staggering 400%.
Client accounts: Opportunity, obligation and the risks in between
The profitability gap between well-run firms and the rest is not primarily a function of size, location or practice area – it is a function of financial management.
