Junior solicitor struck off for lying in pupillage application – Legal Futures
A junior solicitor at a leading City law firm who lied about his academic achievements on a pupillage application when trying to move to the Bar has been struck off.…
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First legal executive should have new litigation rights in six weeks – Legal Futures
The first chartered legal executive with standalone litigation practice rights could be authorised in six weeks’ time, with around 2,300 expected to apply for them in the next 18 months.…
Ethics and profits clash “regularly”, say general counsel – Legal Futures
Most general counsel at large UK companies have said that ethical and moral concerns “regularly” come into conflict with “profit motivations”. The post Ethics and profits clash “regularly”, say general…
Test shows ChatGPT still falling short in key areas, says conveyancer – Legal Futures
The latest version of ChatGPT provides first-time buyers with better answers than it did two years ago but still falls short in crucial ways, conveyancing solicitors have warned. The post…
The future of data protection claims after Farley – Legal Futures
The Court of Appeal’s decision in Farley v Paymaster potentially marks an important moment in the evolution of data protection claims in the UK. The post The future of data…
Secure, usable, scalable: Can you have all three? – Legal Futures
In the push to modernise legal IT, law firms are constantly balancing three competing priorities: security, usability and scalability. The post Secure, usable, scalable: Can you have all three? appeared…
Webinar to explore how law firms can inspire the next generation of leaders – Legal Futures
The final episode in the fourth series of Osprey Approach’s Build Better Habits webinars will focus on one of the most powerful drivers of long-term success: empowering the next generation…
Markets in freeze: lacklustre Autumn bounce ahead of Budget – Legal Futures
Today’s data shows that homebuyers are continuing to exchange from deals likely arranged in the early part of the year. The post Markets in freeze: lacklustre Autumn bounce ahead of…
NHS league tables: what the first published rankings could mean for clinical negligence claims – Legal Futures
The recent publication of NHS hospital league tables marks a significant shift in how trust performance is being presented and scrutinised. The post NHS league tables: what the first published…
Responsible lending in litigation funding: Why getting it right matters more than ever – Legal Futures
As high-volume consumer claims continue to grow in scale and complexity, litigation funding has become essential for law firms and claims management companies managing these cases. The post Responsible lending…
A third of law firms non-compliant with AML rules – Legal Futures
Nearly a third of law firms checked by the SRA for their approach to anti-money laundering in the past year were non-compliant, a big rise on the previous 12 months.…
Male barrister disbarred for sexually harassing woman at social events – Legal Futures
A male barrister who sexually harassed the same woman at two different social events has been disbarred by a Bar disciplinary tribunal. The post Male barrister disbarred for sexually harassing…
Solicitor who criticised “draconian” strike-off cannot return to roll – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has refused a solicitor’s bid to be restored to the roll just three years after being struck off for dishonesty. The post Solicitor who criticised “draconian”…
Case fees causes collapse in number of law firm complaints to FOS – Legal Futures
The number of complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service brought by law firms and CMCs has collapsed in the wake of the new case fee. The post Case fees causes…
VinciWorks – Legal Futures
For over two decades, VinciWorks has been transforming how the legal sector approaches compliance, turning training and reporting into an engaging, measurable part of firm culture. The post VinciWorks appeared…