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DWF unveils first acquisition since stock market listing
DWF has made its first acquisition since becoming a listed law firm, buying Polish practice K&L Gates Jamka for an estimated net asset value of £3m.
Gauke “hoping to make progress” on MoJ budget
David Gauke, the justice secretary, delivered an upbeat assessment this morning on his chances of boosting the Ministry of Justice budget after huge cuts. He also spoke about raising the judicial retirement age.
Leading firm held liable for asbestos case blunder
The High Court has ordered Cardiff-based Hugh James to pay six-figure damages to the family of an asbestos victim for professional negligence in abandoning their personal injury claim.
Legal regulators “should develop common standards” for TPMAs
Legal regulators need to introduce common standards for providers of third-party managed accounts as the move for them to replace client account gathers pace, a leading payment processor has argued.
AI tools “too biased” for sentencing decisions
Bias and inaccuracy render artificial intelligence algorithmic criminal justice tools unsuitable for assessing risk when making decisions on whether to imprison people or release them, according to a report.
Consumers like law firms that publish prices, survey finds
A large majority (77%) of consumers are more likely to use law firms that publish their fees online, a major survey has found. A smaller majority (58%) would be prepared to use freelance solicitors.
Listed firm talks up benefits of equity participation for staff
Giving staff equity participation is proving a better way to run a law firm than doling out standard bonuses, listed practice Rosenblatt said today as it announced its first results since going public.
Insurers “should be already be monitoring” Civil Liability Act savings
The Treasury expects insurance companies will be already be monitoring savings from the personal injury reforms set out in the Civil Liability Act and the new regime for calculating the discount rate.
Law firms throw weight behind tech start-ups
A London law firm yesterday launched a programme giving non-law tech start-ups already making money free legal advice for six months, and the prospect of investment funds.
External funder backs litigation firm launch
A specialist litigation law firm with support from an external backer that means it can fund cases itself goes live today as an alternative business structure, Legal Futures can report.
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Why is Andrew Malkinson still paying for a crime he didn’t commit?
Like many in my profession and beyond, I have been moved by the case of Andrew Malkinson, the man who spent 17 years in prison for an awful crime he did not commit.
What is tech bloat and why is it a problem for law firms?
Too many law firms are adopting shiny new tech without first retiring their legacy systems, causing duplication and unnecessary costs.
The civil courts and the digital divide
Despite the government’s decision to increase Ministry of Justice funding, its budget for 2025-26 is still 14% lower in real terms than in 2007-08.
