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Pandemic has accelerated change in the law “by two to four years”
Law firms have exited the worst of the pandemic in confident mood and less concerned about competitive pressure in the market, a survey has found. There was also an uptick in interest in mergers.
Non-practising barrister fined for calling herself “barrister-at-law”
A non-practising barrister has been reprimanded and fined for describing herself as a “barrister at law” on emails and telling a client she could represent her.
Immigration and housing lawtech firms among eight selected for sandbox
A platform for tenants to pursue housing disrepair claims without lawyers and a self-service tool to assess whether people are eligible for work visas are among eight new members of LawtechUK’s sandbox.
Sister and brother struck off for work on dubious investment schemes
A sister and brother have been struck off as solicitors for putting their own financial interests ahead of clients who lost money in dubious parking space and storage pod investment schemes.
Listed business spends £54m on compliance firm and unveils employment “powerhouse”
Listed company Marlowe has continued its rapid expansion into the legal market by spending £54m on a risk management and compliance company and launching an employment law “powerhouse”.
Black candidates least likely to find a pupillage, research finds
Candidates from Black backgrounds are much less likely than other candidates to secure a pupillage, a report from the Bar Council has found.
Lawyers “spend too much time socialising with other lawyers”
Lawyers could improve their mental health by spending less time away from the workplace socialising with other lawyers, a leading QC has said.
LegalZoom is first business to have ABSs in England and the US
LegalZoom has become the first business to have an alternative business structure license in both the US and England and Wales after winning approval in the pioneering state of Arizona.
Gender pay gap at Bar has widened over past 20 years
The income gap between male and female barristers has increased over the last 20 years, while criminal barrister suffered more financial hardship than others as a result of Covid, new figures show.
BT collective action ruling “could open the floodgates”
The Competition Appeal Tribunal’s approval of a second opt-out collective action is likely to open the floodgates to more applications, it has been claimed.
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Modern vehicles: new injury profiles and new legal challenges
As the number of electric vehicles on UK roads continues to grow year-on-year, it is important to address the risks that come with their increased adoption.
The SRA needs to admit it got it wrong about SLAPPs
The High Court judgment in Ashley Hurst v SRA in January raises serious questions about the regulator’s approach to allegations of SLAPP-like behaviour.
Why menopause support belongs on every law firm’s agenda
Progression in the law slows significantly as women approach senior leadership. Most will be at the height of their careers around the average age menopause symptoms begin.
