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One in three legal consumers using online services
A third of consumers are now accessing legal services online while telephone-based services are declining, new research has found. However, the proportion shopping around is still relatively low.
High Court rejects libel claim over email sent by in-house lawyer
The High Court has rejected a libel claim by a woman who an in-house lawyer suggested in an email to a court official had potentially acted fraudulently.
Unregulated firms employing solicitors “must be clear with clients”
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has spelled out the importance of unregulated firms that employ solicitors under its new rules ensuring that clients understand the limitations of the arrangement.
Gateley adds non-legal property business in latest acquisition
Listed law firm Gateley has made good on its intention to increase the non-legal services it offers by buying a leading land referencing consultancy.
Cancer Research launches free will service with unregulated provider
Cancer Research UK, the biggest recipient of legacies in the country, has launched a free online will service with a leading unregulated will writer, it has emerged.
Barrister suspended again after returning from drug-conviction ban
A barrister who only recently returned to practice after completing a three-year suspension for a high-profile drugs conviction, has been suspended again.
Green light for civil standard of proof at SDT
The Legal Services Board has approved the change in the standard of proof used by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal from the criminal to the civil standard.
“Put your house in order,” court tells solicitor over higher rights
The High Court has told a solicitor who accidentally exercised higher rights of audience without the formal qualification to do so “to put his house in order”.
City firm called in to advise on Legal Access Challenge
The innovation division of City law firm Ashurst has been appointed as technical adviser to the Legal Access Challenge, which aims to support and accelerate ideas to use technology to improve access to justice. The challenge is the centrepiece of… Read More
Exclusive: Domestic violence charity sets up ABS to bridge legal aid gap
A domestic violence charity has set up an alternative business structure to provide legal services for people who are not eligible for legal aid but cannot afford to pay for a private practice solicitor.
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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.
