BSB decides not to publish its assessments of chambers – Legal Futures
The Bar Standards Board has decided against making public the assessments it intends to make of individual chambers, as part of its new approach to overseeing them. The post BSB…
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Ban for partner who sought intimate relationship with junior – Legal Futures
A partner and registered foreign lawyer at the Brussels office of a major City law firm has been banned after admitting that he wanted a sexual relationship with a young…
Gap between EDI policy and practice at law firms and in-house – Legal Futures
There remains a gap between policy and practice when it comes to diversity, equality and inclusion at both law firms and in-house legal departments. The post Gap between EDI policy…
Bracing for the storm: How the Autumn Budget could impact the legal sector – Legal Futures
As we approach the much-anticipated Autumn Budget on October 30, 2024, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set the tone for what he describes as a “painful” economic roadmap. The post…
DAS posts 8% GWP growth for year leading up to ARAG acquisition – Legal Futures
DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Company grew its gross written premium by 8% in 2023, the final year before the company was acquired by the International ARAG Group (ARAG SE) in…
More price transparency and bulk claims rise up SRA agenda – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is to restart work on improving transparency for consumers, which could see firms having to publish their prices in more areas of law. The post More…
SRA finally getting to grips with aged investigations into solicitors – Legal Futures
A major push to improve the quality and speed of the SRA’s investigation and enforcement work has significantly reduced the number of cases older than two years. The post SRA…
Embracing the Madness – firm begins acquisition push with music practice – Legal Futures
A London law firm with a host of high-profile clients is targeting more acquisitions after bringing in a boutique practice particularly well known for its entertainment work. The post Embracing…
Former law firm CEO takes majority stake in legal pricing platform – Legal Futures
The former chief executive of listed legal services group RBG Holdings has taken a majority stake in a platform which uses AI to help law firms price their work. The…
Nearly 500 law firms sanctioned for transparency failures – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has sanctioned 470 law firms in the past 18 months over failures to comply with its transparency rules. The post Nearly 500 law firms sanctioned for…
Phil Shiner pleads guilty to legal aid fraud – Legal Futures
Disgraced human rights lawyer Phil Shiner has pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud over legal aid applications for claims against British soldiers accused of ill treatment of Iraqi detainees.…
London law firm takes stake in esports talent management agency – Legal Futures
A London law firm has launched a talent management agency for esports and gaming professionals, in partnership with an established esports business. The post London law firm takes stake in…
Business Moves Group – Legal Futures
Business Moves Group (BMG) is a leading provider of business relocation and change management services across the UK. The post Business Moves Group appeared first on Legal Futures. – Read…
“Historic milestone” – CILEX lawyer appointed as a recorder – Legal Futures
The first CILEX Lawyer to become a recorder has been appointed after eligibility requirements were changed last year. Nick Hanning, a former CILEX president, will sit in family. The post…
How the Oldham community helped my law firm against rioters – Legal Futures
On the evening of 7 August, we anxiously watched CCTV footage from outside the building, waiting for the mob. Our blood ran cold when we saw a group of around…