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Revealed: US firm fast-tracks UK launch using ABS’s platform
A US class action law firm has used a new platform created by an alternative business structure to fast-track its UK launch, Legal Futures can reveal.
EHRC launches legal aid inquiry after damning justice report
A catalogue of disastrous consequences has followed a reduction in the scope of legal aid, including debt from high lawyers’ fees, poor judicial decisions, and knock-on costs for the public purse.
Sheffield looks to put itself on lawtech map
A conference in Sheffield later this year will attempt to bring together tech start-ups and lawyers across the north of England to put the city on the map as a lawtech hub.
PI small claims limit below £5,000 “would see lawyers play system”
Setting the small claim limit for road traffic accident cases at a lower level than £5,000 would “fuel claims displacement”, the Lord Chancellor has predicted.
Ex-CBA chairs in war of words over legal aid deal
A former chairman of the Criminal Bar Association has publicly rebuked one of his predecessors over his criticisms of its negotiations with the government.
MoJ halts enforcement upgrade due to cash shortage
The Ministry of Justice has suspended the £58m project to change the way court orders are enforced and historic criminal debt is collected because it does not have enough money.
Investment and blockchain fuel digital legal giants’ expansion
A major developer of contract review AI software has raised $50m in investment from venture capitalists, while Rocket Lawyer is to introduce blockchain security.
Free wills website recruits firms in bid to become top brand
The founder of an online service centred on free wills is recruiting law firms and national charities in a bid to become “the leading will-writing brand in the UK”.
MoJ sets date for Civil Liability Bill savings report: 2025
It will not be until 2024 or even 2025 that MPs and others will discover whether insurers have passed on the huge savings the Civil Liability Bill is likely to generate.
NewLaw’s PLC owner unveils strong results
The listed company that owns NewLaw Solicitors has announced strong annual results, with the law firm reducing its focus on road traffic accident claims.
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The SRA’s strict liability gamble has failed. Good
The Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in Dentons v SRA on 27 April, and the profession is right to welcome it. It is the second time in short succession that the court has corrected the SRA.
How AI presents real opportunities for barristers
AI presents real opportunities to improve access to justice and to support barristers in day-to-day legal practice. But we all need to understand and mitigate the risks.
Not everything can be a competition issue – a new dawn for consumer redress
Last month, the Law Commission launched a new project to “consider the potential introduction of a consumer class actions regime” in England and Wales.
