Government funds study of people behind legaltech
Oxford University has been awarded a government grant of £213,000 to research the people rather than the technology behind the legaltech boom.
“Good reasons” for larger firms to look at listing
There are “many good reasons” for larger law firms to considering listing on the stock market, especially with growing competition from alternative legal services providers, a survey has warned.
Serious misconduct “does not mean automatic strike-off”
A finding of serious misconduct against a solicitor does not require striking off or an immediate suspension from practice, the High Court has ruled.
Hallett urges profession to act on unconscious bias
The profession needs to keep working to address unconscious bias, as “we have not yet reached the stage where a successful woman is accepted as the norm”, Dame Heather Hallett said last week.
Dozens of law firms enabling corruption, report finds
Dozens of UK law firms are providing corrupt individuals with services that enable them to “move, hide and defend their ill-gotten gains with impunity”, Transparency International has claimed.
Barrister fails in discrimination claims against chambers
An employment tribunal has rejected all the claims of discrimination, victimisation and whistleblowing made by a barrister who also acted as the chambers manager.
Barrister suspended for offensive Facebook postings
A barrister who posted a number of offensive and disparaging comments about a member of the public on Facebook has been suspended from practice.
“Urgent need” to help hard-hit rural law firms in Wales
The Welsh Government should develop and implement as soon as possible a detailed strategy to “reinvigorate the rural and post-industrial legal sector” in Wales, a major report has recommended.
Boss of bogus law firm disqualified as director
The head of a bogus solicitors’ firm has received a 10-year director’s disqualification for running the business with a total lack of integrity.
Lawyer protestors advised to do “risk analysis”
Lawyers keen to protest in the streets with Extinction Rebellion should carry out their own “risk analysis” before taking part, a regulatory specialist has said.
