The High Court has highlighted the “fishy” role of two solicitors in a housing possession case in what “looks like a stitch-up” of the occupant by her ex-husband. The post…
The UK legal industry is undergoing a profound digital transformation in 2025, driven by the need for greater efficiency, enhanced client service, and long-term competitiveness. The post The digital transformation…
There is “a political agenda at play” against volume consumer claims firms, the new owner and chairman of leading practice Barings Law has alleged. The post “Political agenda” against volume…
The Ministry of Justice is developing a chatbot, using artificial intelligence, to help people resolve child arrangement disputes without going to court. The post From dispute resolution to listing –…
A former City solicitor has been struck off after being convicted at Southwark Crown Court on two separate occasions and jailed for child sex offences. The post City solicitor struck…
The number of students enrolling on Bar training courses has increased for the fourth year in a row, to 2,445, with pass rates varying a great deal depending on the…
The Arbitration Act 2025 came into force last week and, with growing judicial momentum behind mediation as well, meaning solicitors need to reflect on their working practices and clients. The…
Liverpool-based consumer law firm CEL Solicitors has today unveiled a bold new brand identity — to reflect its commitment to delivering legal support with care, compassion and clarity. The post…
There are “millions” of motor finance customers in the same position as Marcus Johnson – whose claim succeeded before the Supreme Court – his solicitor has declared. The post Car…
The FCA yesterday confirmed that it would issue a consultation in early October on a motor finance compensation scheme, stressing that consumers need not use a law firm or CMC.…
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has rejected an argument from a solicitor made subject to a general civil restraint order that his “underlying motivation” was “noble”. The post Misconduct by solicitor…
HM Land Registry will now accept deeds signed with qualified electronic signatures and is encouraging lawyers and their clients to start using them. The post Land Registry starts accepting qualified…
The Supreme Court this afternoon overturned the Court of Appeal’s ruling in the motor finance litigation – with one exception, the unfair relationship under the Consumer Credit Act. The post…
The new precedent enables legal professionals to efficiently search for and retrieve relevant precedent language directly from a curated content library in Microsoft Word The post Litera accelerates legal workflows…
In collaboration with the UK’s leading law firms, three of Argyll’s environmental SiteSolutions and FloodSolutions reports have been redesigned to improve usability and provide clearer guidance. The post Argyll Environmental…