The Legal Services Board must take “a more proactive stance” in making the Legal Ombudman publish complaint outcomes in full, the Legal Services Consumer Panel has argued. The post LSB…
Nearly half of staff at the Bar Standards Board are now from ethnic minority backgrounds but it is looking at targets to improve the diversity of its management. The post…
The income of equity partners at law firms increased by 42% in the five tax years to 2022/23, more than twice as fast as barristers and that of the rest…
A recorder who had sex in his judicial chambers over 15 years ago has been given a formal warning for misconduct. The post Formal warning for judge who had sex…
The Financial Conduct Authority has been urged to rethink its advice to consumers using law firms in motor finance claims after research showed how many have already signed up. The…
The final quarter of 2024 saw an all-time high in quarterly applications to block probate in England and Wales, research has found. The post Applications to block probate rise to…
An estate planning consultant at Co-operative Legal Services who falsely confirmed that he had witnessed the signatures on a lasting power of attorney has been banned. The post Ban for…
Private equity in the law expanded to Sweden yesterday with the launch of AGRD Partners, a new group formed by six firms and backed by a Nordic investment house. The…
Conscious Solutions has appointed seasoned PPC specialist Alona Mackay as its new Head of Paid Media, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-performing, tailored advertising strategies for the legal sector. The…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority yesterday shut down two law firms – including a nine-partner practice in Yorkshire – due to the suspected dishonesty of a solicitor. The post SRA shuts…
Cloud computing, rising cyber threats, hybrid working, AI tools, and changing client expectations are pushing law firms to rethink how they use technology. The post What ‘cloud-first’ really means for…
The Association of Consumer Support Organisations is looking to sue Amazon on behalf of more than 45m consumers who bought products on its website from third-party sellers. The post ACSO…
Listed law firm Knights has undertaken yet another latest acquisition to mark its first entry into Wales, as well as announcing the recruitment of four partners for the Cardiff office.…
A law firm owner has been rebuked after the Upper Tribunal declared an application for judicial review made by an immigration caseworker at his firm as totally without merit. The…
As firms deal with more and more individuals linked to foreign governments, identifying high-risk PEPs is becoming more of a challenge – and the profession needs to up its game.…