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Solicitor struck off for misleading judge about location
A solicitor who “wasted valuable court time” by telling a recorder that he was in London when he was actually in Munich has been struck off.
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.
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How ELD NextGen will improve employers’ liability tracing
The Employers’ Liability Tracing Office is continuing work towards the launch of ELD NextGen, the next generation of the employers’ liability database, in early 2027.
Fifteen years on: Lessons from ABS reform
Fifteen years ago this month saw the very first alternative business structure. At the time, the prospect of non-lawyers owning law firms was dubbed ‘Tesco Law’.
Hybrid working and client money controls – be aware of the risks
For legal finance teams, remote working has changed how information moves, how approvals are obtained and how colleagues communicate.
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