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Call to cut out “second-rate lawyers” from SEND work
The government has been urged to ensure that its reforms to special education needs and disabilities (SEND) provision remove “second-rate lawyers” from the system”.
Loss adjuster’s law firm makes first acquisition in growth push
A law firm owned by a major loss adjusting business has made its first acquisition as it ramps up what has already been an expansive 18 months.
“Make LEI compulsory”, litigation funding expert tells MPs
Legal expenses insurance should be compulsory for everyone, the co-chair of the Civil Justice Council working party on litigation funding has told MPs.
Client account interest scheme “could create meaningful change”
An Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts scheme “could create meaningful change” by delivering a justice system that works for more people.
Investment in UK lawtech hit new record last year
Investment in UK lawtech companies continues to rise rapidly, hitting a record £189m last year, a 35% jump on the previous year’s record, according to new research.
Training of lawyers “not good enough”, MPs told
The training of lawyers in England and Wales, both at law schools and through CPD, “is not good enough” and could be improved by regulation, a leading legal academic has told MPs.
Public sector and probate drive 7% rise in High Court claims
Public sector claims and probate claims are two of the main reasons why claims issued in the High Court rose by 7% last year, according to new figures.
Lammy backs LawtechUK for next three years as he sets out AI vision
Lord Chancellor David Lammy yesterday announced £4.5m in funding for LawtechUK for the next three years alongside a series of initiatives to increase the use of AI in the courts.
Solicitor advising PM Law staff to seek protective awards
A law firm that has previously acted for employees of Axiom Ince and Metamorph Group after both collapsed is now advising more than 50 former PM Law staff members.
Non-AI technology-only law firm authorised by SRA
A technology-only law firm built around a “fully deterministic legal model” has been authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the first of its kind.
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AI risk: What law firms must now demand from vendors
AI systems ingest, transform, infer and generate. Treating them as equivalent to document storage or workflow tools is a category error.
Why mid-sized firms are the most interesting story in UK legal right now
Mid-sized law firms are facing a set of decisions about structure, technology and growth that will define where they sit in the market for the next decade.
Don’t be fooled by the civil court statistics
The latest civil justice figures look deceptively upbeat, with faster claims. But these numbers mask a deeper truth: people are still waiting more than a year for justice.
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