Solicitors have reported “little improvement” in the dilapidated state of court estate over the past three years, with problems including rotting seagulls and maggots “raining down” into a lobby. The…
A consultant solicitor is a qualified Solicitor who works on a self-employed basis under the umbrella of a traditional law firm or New Model Law Firm The post What is…
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld complaints against three law firms over misleading websites and online advertising for group actions. The post Advertising watchdog upholds complaints against group action law…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is checking if it provided any other law firms with incorrect advice on whether non-authorised people can conduct litigation. The post SRA checking if it gave…
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has removed an “otiose” condition imposed only last October on a director of a law firm that prevented him from holding a compliance role. The post…
Listed firm Keystone Law continues to make significant strides, with revenue up 17% in the first half of its financial year and likely to exceed market expectations for the full…
While it can be tempting to view AI as an all-powerful solution, in reality, it is a tool; one that can save legal professionals time and enhance the way they…
The number of reports about solicitors received by the regulator has risen by more than a quarter this year and is set to have a significant impact on its performance.…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has put work on any changes to client account – and the interest solicitors earn on it – on hold until the second half of 2026.…
The Law Society of Scotland has announced a two-year delay in work to introduce alternative business structures – which will take the wait since they were first given the green…
A City law firm has won its appeal against an employment tribunal decision that it pay a newly qualified solicitor nearly £8,000 in commission he said he was owed. The…
Independent legal software provider Osprey Approach is delighted to announce the return of its Build Better Habits webinar series, which is designed to help SME law firms establish the fundamental mindsets…
Last week’s High Court ruling on unqualified fee-earners conducting litigation will cause “nationwide disruption”, with firms urged to review their approach to supervision. The post Alarm over High Court “bomb”…
The Court of Appeal has reduced a drug dealer’s sentence after the Legal Ombudsman found that his solicitors had provided inadequate advice on his guilty plea. The post Legal Ombudsman…
New research has highlighted the importance of using artificial intelligence – and being seen to use it – among the largest law firms. The post Biggest law firms lead way…