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BSB lays out reforms to speed up disciplinary cases
Major changes to the way in which barristers are disciplined – enabling cases to move faster through the process – have been laid out by the Bar Standards Board.
Solicitor’s will cutting out daughter a forgery, High Court rules
The supposed beneficiary of a will of a deceased solicitor that cut out his daughter failed to establish that it is genuine, the High Court has ruled.
Automated small claims platform secures £550,000 in funding
An automated platform which uses generative AI to “hold the hand” of customers throughout the small claims process has secured £550,000 in its second funding round.
Barrister filmed drinking brandy in car during trial lunch break
A high-profile criminal barrister filmed drinking brandy while sitting in his car during a break in a case has been fined £3,000 by a disciplinary tribunal.
Class matters when applying to be a judge, first figures find
Lawyers from lower socio-economic backgrounds are less likely to succeed when applying for the bench than those from higher ones, the first official analysis has indicated.
Judge-led divorce service aims to be “Uber for financial remedies”
The co-founder of a divorce service which puts clients directly in touch with family law judges has said it aims to be a legal services “Uber for financial remedies”.
Free AI platform connects consumers to thousands of lawyers
A free AI platform that allows consumers to obtain an report on their legal problem and get help from thousands of UK lawyers has been launched.
Caseworker fails again to overturn SRA ban
The SDT has rejected the latest attempt by an immigration caseworker to overturn an order imposed by the SRA controlling his work in the profession.
Lady Chief Justice urges more protection for judges
The Lady Chief Justice last night called for more action to protect judges from “threats and intimidation” both online and in real life.
PE-backed serious injury law firm unveils major acquisition
Private-equity backed Fletchers Group has acquired the 80-strong serious injury practice of national firm Shoosmiths, adding three new offices in the process.
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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.
Modern search is about ‘knowledge’ retrieval
Search has long been understood as data retrieval – the ability to call back information and check a box on finding something. Legal professionals today need more of a 360-degree view on a matter.
Lessons from Sir Keir Starmer for SRA chief
The proposed 29%, or £25m, increase in the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s budget announced last week should really come as no great surprise.
