Good first year for SQE but market confidence needs building
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination was implemented well in its first year but has still to win over training providers, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has found.
Network launched for barristers who have experienced mental illness
The first network has been launched for barristers who have experienced mental illness and can offer support from those who understand the “unique challenges” of the Bar.
Circuit judge fails in discrimination and harassment claim
An employment tribunal was right to strike out a circuit judge’s claims over the way two grievances she raised were handled, a High Court judge has ruled.
Consortium wins bid to run £3m LawtechUK operation
LawtechUK will retain its new focus on consumers as it enters its next phase in the hands of global tech community Legal Geek and Edinburgh-based incubator CodeBase.
Minority of in-house lawyers face ethical challenges, SRA finds
In-house lawyers are generally able to withstand pressures on their independence but a minority report demands to act unethically, according to Solicitors Regulation Authority research.
Industry group fails to agree on regulation of e-signatures
A government-backed industry working group has failed to agree in its final report on electronic signatures how, or whether, e-signature platforms should be regulated.
Fast-growing fee-share law firm targets international expansion
A fast-growing fee-share law firm is eyeing up international expansion after establishing itself in the Middle East. Mezzle has hired more than 50 lawyers in 18 months.
Soaring insolvencies boost litigation funder to record year
Listed insolvency litigation funder Manolete Partners has enjoyed a record year so far as the number of insolvencies in the UK soars, with more new cases than ever before.
Eco-anxiety “a wellbeing issue” for barristers
Eco-anxiety, a form of anxiety linked to the climate crisis, is a wellbeing issue for barristers which “should be taken seriously” by chambers, a KC and environmental law specialist has said.
Almost all deputy GCs work in “under-resourced” departments
The vast majority (94%) of deputy general counsel in large UK-based corporations believe they work in “under-resourced” legal departments, researchers have found.
