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Innovation means “asking tough questions and using data”
Lawyers at high street firms looking to bring innovation into their firm’s cultures have been advised to find space away from day-to-day work pressures and ask if they would do anything different if starting out afresh.
Chambers “must publish” data on sexual orientation and religion
The Legal Services Board has approved a new rule requiring chambers to include sexual orientation and religion in the diversity data they publish on their websites, whether or not all of their barristers agree.
Legal Access Challenge “building innovation community”
The government-funded Legal Access Challenge has received more than 85 expressions of interests in applying for funding, the Solicitors Regulation Authority said yesterday.
Revealed: Children to be exempt from whiplash portal – for now
Children and protected parties are to be exempt from the increase in the small claims limit and the new whiplash portal – at least for now – Legal Futures can reveal. We also have more detail on the portal build.
“I need a good PA,” says barrister who practised illegally for four years
A barrister who worked without a practising certificate for more than four years – which is a criminal offence – told a disciplinary tribunal he could do with “a good PA”.
LSB report: Buy-in vital for legal technology regulation
Achieving buy-in for technology regulation from everyone involved in lawtech – from developers to users – is crucial to it working well, according to an analysis looking at the lessons for legal regulators that can be drawn from the medical and financial sectors.
Small is beautiful, say solicitors who downsized from big firms
Small law firms are appealing places to work for solicitors from larger practices, but growth and credibility are among the concerns, according to a survey.
Tribunal rejects paralegal’s disability discrimination claim
An employment tribunal has comprehensively rejected a disability discrimination claim brought by a paralegal who worked for well-known personal injury firm Ralli.
SRA: ‘Independent solicitors’ could come together in chambers
The new breed of freelance solicitor – or what will officially be called an ‘independent solicitor’ – could join forces with others in a chambers-style arrangement, the SRA has suggested.
Solicitor “tried to settle debts with promissory notes”
A solicitor who took the “extraordinary approach” of trying to settle his debts of over £115,000 with promissory notes has been struck off. He also used client monies to pay office expenditure.
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Five golden links for a caring Christmas and New Year
This time of year always sharpens thoughts about how we look after and support elderly clients and those, elderly or otherwise, who find themselves in vulnerable circumstances.
Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought leadership
Nine in 10 executives believe thought leadership is critical to building authority, yet only a quarter feel they have implemented a robust strategy.
Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges.
