Compliance officer banned after lying about being in office – Legal Futures
A compliance officer at a City law firm who pretended he was at work when he was actually working from home – and continued to lie about it – has…
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ARAG appoints experienced sustainability manager to new role – Legal Futures
Legal expenses and assistance insurer ARAG has appointed Jess Tasney to the new role of sustainability manager, with responsibility for driving the company’s ESG agenda, enhancing reporting, and leading initiatives…
How to eliminate your compliance challenges – Legal Futures
Firms have a continuing duty to conduct AML and source of funds checks to ensure any dealings aren’t being used to disguise criminal behaviour, enable money laundering, or give dodgy…
Suspended suspension for “manifestly incompetent” solicitor – Legal Futures
A “manifestly incompetent” solicitor who facilitated one fraudulent and three potentially fraudulent property transactions has been given a suspended suspension. The post Suspended suspension for “manifestly incompetent” solicitor appeared first…
Second time lucky as government agrees to reverse PACCAR – Legal Futures
The government is to legislate to reverse the Supreme Court’s 2023 PACCAR ruling, which has brought huge uncertainty to the litigation funding market. The post Second time lucky as government…
AI use and employee ownership trigger staff bonuses at leading firms – Legal Futures
Staff at two leading regional law firms have been awarded significant bonuses – one for use of AI and the other for their work in an employee-owned practice. The post…
Law Society tells LeO: Focus on performance, not reform – Legal Futures
The Law Society is urging the Legal Ombudsman not to launch a fundamental review of its rules when it should be focusing on reducing its backlog of cases. The post…
Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement – Legal Futures
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges. The post Divorce escrow: asset sales…
Future-proofing law firms: practical lessons on resilience, growth, and leadership – Legal Futures
By Legal Futures Associate Osprey Approach Amy Bruce, marketing director at Osprey Approach, joined Emma Waddingham, editor at Legal News Wales, as a guest on the Legal Sector Resilience podcast.…
CEL Solicitors advises on suspected £20 million Basis Markets fraud – Legal Futures
CEL Solicitors is acting for victims of a suspected £20 million cryptocurrency scam and is encouraging more people to come forward to help investigations. The post CEL Solicitors advises on…
What could 2026 bring for residential conveyancers? – Legal Futures
The residential conveyancing sector is evolving, driven by rapid technological advancements and changing client expectations. Here, we explore the challenges and opportunities facing conveyancers in 2026. The post What could…
AI employment law firm negotiates £30k settlement for client – Legal Futures
The employment law service powered entirely by artificial intelligence and launched three months ago has negotiated a £30,000 settlement for a user. The post AI employment law firm negotiates £30k…
Compliance officers have “poor” knowledge of obligations – Legal Futures
Law firm compliance officers have “poor” knowledge of the SRA reporting and record-keeping requirements, according to research by the regulator. The post Compliance officers have “poor” knowledge of obligations appeared…
Managing partner “did not instigate” drunken kiss with paralegal – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has rejected an allegation that a managing partner instigated a non-consensual drunken kiss with a much younger paralegal. The post Managing partner “did not instigate” drunken…
Law Society applies to intervene in Mazur appeal – Legal Futures
The Law Society is to seek to intervene in the Mazur appeal amid specialist lawyers’ prediction that more costs disputes are on the way following the High Court decision. The…