Solicitor fails in appeal against rebuke for estate administration delays
A solicitor rebuked by the SRA for “substantial and unexplained delay” in the administration of an estate has failed in an appeal to the SDT.
SLAPPs show limits of legal regulation, say MPs
The government needs to “look again” at the enforcement powers of the SRA to ensure it can deal with “lawyers who let down the reputation of the profession”, a minister said this week.
LeO’s planned case fees risk being seen “as punitive tool”
Plans by the Legal Ombudsman for big rises in the case fees it charges law firms risk creating the impression that they are “being used as a punitive tool”.
Huge row over who represents Mariana Dam claimants
An extraordinary row broke out yesterday over whether Pogust Goodhead has been replaced as the solicitors bringing the Mariana Dam case.
Two more acquisitions by Orwins kickstarts autumn M&A rush
Private equity-backed Orwins has continued its rapid expansion by adding two firms to the group. We also report on a major insurance law merger and other freshly minted deals.
Growing number of lawyers worried about AI errors
The proportion of lawyers concerned about errors and hallucinations generated by AI has risen to 83%, while one in 10 are dependent on it.
People with legal problems turn to chatbots for emotional support
People with legal problems are seeking emotional support from AI chatbots, as well as using them to check the services they receive from their lawyers.
BSB reviewer sides with barrister over Good Law Project complaint
The Bar Standards Board’s independent reviewer has upheld its decision to reject the Good Law Project’s complaint against a barrister over her social media posts about a trans woman.
Trainee solicitor jailed for ‘cyberflashing’ client
A trainee solicitor who sent unwanted explicit messages and an image to a woman he was representing at court has been jailed.
Government to match funding for 100 criminal legal aid pupillages
The Ministry of Justice has pledged £1.5m a year to help fund up to 100 additional pupillages annually in criminal law.
