SDT consults on adopting civil standard of proof
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal inched closer to adopting a civil standard of proof yesterday when it published a consultation on ditching the criminal standard.
Law firm call-centre worker banned over fraud
A call-centre worker at a leading debt recovery law firm has been banned from working in the profession after trying to defraud debtors.
“Seismic change” on the horizon, Legal Futures roundtable hears
“Seismic change” is on the horizon for the profession because of the direction of technology, a Legal Futures roundtable on the law firm on the future has heard.
“Significant barriers” exist for disabled lawyers
Disabled people seeking employment or working in the legal profession are “an untapped resource”, according to ground-breaking research.
Courts Service to up the ante on digital divorce and probate
The next year of the court modernisation programme will see digital end-to-end services for divorce, probate, and money claims for under £10,000.
“Huge savings to come” from local land charge digitisation
HM Land Registry launched its new digital local land charges register last week, which will cut the time it takes to get results from days or weeks to seconds.
MoJ warns solicitors and CMCs against new holiday claim surge
The Ministry of Justice has warned solicitors and CMCs that it will act if they move on from gastric illness to target other types of package holiday injury claims.
Major survey finds law firm “race to the middle” on price
Law firms are in a “race to the middle” when it comes to pricing their services and consumers are happy with what they are receiving, new research has found.
AI platform to help food banks and MPs refer legal problems to lawyers
An AI platform designed for businesses is to help staff at food banks and MPs’ surgeries refer legal enquiries from members of the public to lawyers in a pilot scheme this autumn.
Mayson to lead review of legal regulation
The Centre for Ethics & Laws at University College London is to hold an independent review into the regulatory framework for legal services.
