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Last chance to book your place onto our free Coal Authority local networking events

1 May 2019

This week marked the start of a new series of free CPD events from the Coal Authority – with more still available to book!


Moneypenny launches new co-working space for small business owners in London’s tech city

14 March 2019

Moneypenny has launched a new creative co-working space called Workhub on Old Street in London.


Underwoods Solicitors is recruiting

30 January 2019

Underwoods Solicitors based in Hemel Hempstead are looking to fill the following roles. Private Client Work involves drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney; dealing with Administration of Estates and associated tax and trust issues. Matters include dealing with high net… Read More


Tax consultancy sets up ABS to become one-stop shop

17 January 2019

A tax consultancy has set up an alternative business structure to create a “one-stop shop” for independent contractors seeking advice, saying ABSs had made the law more entrepreneurial.


EU urges ethics guidance to make AI “trustworthy”

4 January 2019

The European Union has added its voice to the growing call for artificial intelligence to be regulated , with draft ethics guidelines that underline that it must be human-centric and trustworthy.


Former Lehman lawyer predicts big role for AI post-Brexit

15 November 2018

A former senior counsel for Lehman Brothers and AI pioneer has predicted AI will be crucial in helping companies to alter thousands of contracts rapidly in the aftermath of Brexit.


Pro bono charity to launch website providing initial advice

17 September 2018

A charity supporting volunteer work by lawyers and law students is to launch a ‘virtual pro bono clinic’ via the internet, focusing on initial and one-off advice.


Solicitor ended murder appeal without instructions and “disrespected the court”

28 June 2018

A solicitor has been fined £12,500 for improperly ending a client’s appeal against her murder conviction without instructions and then repeatedly ignoring the appeal court’s invitation to explain his actions.


Steep rise in law firm closures and Compensation Fund payouts

24 April 2018

The number of law firms shut by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) increased by more than a third last year from 37 to 50, figures from the regulator’s annual review have shown. In its review for the 12 months to… Read More


“Insane” to bar solicitors from working for unregulated firms, online pioneer says

29 March 2018

An online legal services pioneer has described the current rules preventing solicitors from practising at unregulated firms as “insane”. Former solicitor Tessa Shepperson backed plans by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to change the rules – a move strongly resisted by the Law Society.

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Quality indicators – peer recommendations over review websites

I often feel that I am banging the SRA’s drum for them when it comes to transparency but it’s because I genuinely believe in clarity when it comes to promoting quality professional services.


Embracing the future: Navigating AI in litigation

Whilst the UK courts have shown resistance to change over time, in the past decade they have embraced the use of some technologies that naturally improve efficiency. Now we’re in the age of AI.


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