Judge issues AI warning to LiPs after 300-page ‘skeleton’
A judge has warned litigants in person that, like lawyers, they need to take personal responsibility for the use of AI in drafting court documents.
Tribunal “wrong to punish law firm” over unfair dismissal
A law firm which discriminated against a paralegal should not have to pay aggravated damages simply because it advised on employment law.
Second suspension for dual-qualified lawyer who ignored conflicts
A dual-qualified solicitor and barrister has been suspended for nine months by a Bar disciplinary tribunal in the wake of a six-month suspension by the SDT.
Birss outlines benefits of new Business & Property Division
Creation of the Business and Property Division next month will provide a larger pool of judges and “opportunities to look at how we do things”.
Law firm’s negligence did not cause investor client’s loss
A law firm was negligent in its advice on one aspect of the purchase of investment property but this was not the cause of the client’s loss.
Law Society urges “targeted risk” model for COLP/COFA reform
The Law Society has put forward a “targeted risk” model as an alternative to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s changes to the rules around COLPs and COFAs.
PE-owned firm kicks off acquisitions with property move
National firm Canford Law has acquired ,property services business PDC Group, its first deal since being bought by private equity, as we round up the latest deals.
Look who’s back – Goodhead returns to challenge ex-firm
Tom Goodhead, who was ousted last year as the boss of Pogust Goodhead, is leading efforts to wrestle control of the case away from it, he confirmed yesterday.
Courts cannot be left behind in AI rush, says minister
The government cannot allow a two-tier system where City law firms are at the cutting edge of AI use while the courts are “stuck in the analogue age”, said minister Sarah Sackman.
SME firms focus on profit over turnover amid AI spending
Four in five SME law firms have committed specific funds to AI-based solutions, according to new research that showed them focusing more on increasing profitability than turnover.
