US court lifts prosecution risk for City firm holding disputed funds
City law firm Clyde & Co has been given permission to pay into court $325m it is holding in an escrow account, after an American judge removed the risk of it being prosecuted for doing so.
Former Bar chair’s rallying call: “We are all Essex Court now”
A former Bar Council chair has issued a call to arms to the profession over China’s sanctions on a London chambers, saying nobody should take on work transferred away from the set.
Fitness to practise regime “can deal with incompetent lawyers”
There must be a “third way” of ensuring that qualified lawyers are competent without relying on disciplinary proceedings, the director of regulation and policy at the Legal Services Board has said.
Lawtech start-up outlines big ambitions for family law disputes
A lawtech start-up aiming to improve communication between family lawyers and their clients has explained how its product could in time help identify cases involving coercive control.
Pandemic led to “dramatic” change for notaries
The pandemic has led to “dramatic” change for notaries, introducing electronic notarisation of documents for the first time, a leading scrivener notary has said.
Former army lawyer takes “military approach” to legal services
A former major in Army Legal Services has described how taking a “military approach” has helped him when launching his law firm this week.
Law firms “complacent” about sharing technology
Most law firms are “complacent” about sharing technology with clients, according to the partner who leads Shoosmiths new division offering a range of legal and non-legal products.
Tribunal rejects solicitor appeal against £1,000 SRA fine
A tribunal has rejected an appeal by a solicitor against a £1,000 fine imposed by the SRA for breaching a written agreement he made during probate litigation.
Biggest firms falling behind on website effectiveness
The biggest law firms in the top 50 are some of the weakest when it comes to the digital effectiveness of their websites, a report has found.
Taylor Rose targets further growth after £5m capital injection
Fast-growing consumer law firm Taylor Rose MW is eyeing up further acquisitions and office openings over the coming year after receiving investment totalling nearly £5m.
