How to get your clients legally ready quicker – Legal Futures
If you’re still using manual checks, you’re probably spending a lot of time on due diligence checks that could be better spent progressing cases. The post How to get your…
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AI adoption needs intentionality – Legal Futures
The profession needs to be smart about the way it integrates AI. While the big firms can put money, time and resources into it, smaller firms should be careful and…
Solicitor who did not disclose “catstrophic” evidence struck off – Legal Futures
A personal injury solicitor who withheld a piece of evidence he knew would be “catastrophic” to his client’s case has been struck off. The post Solicitor who did not disclose…
Margins rise at mid-sized firms as role of interest income lessens – Legal Futures
Mid-sized law firms have improved their margins for the first time since 2021 while also reducing their exposure to client interest income, according to NatWest. The post Margins rise at…
Law firm hits back after housing disrepair wasted costs order – Legal Futures
A Liverpool law firm has hit back strongly after being criticised by a council which obtained a wasted costs order over its conduct of a housing disrepair claim. The post…
“No incentive” for private equity investors to dilute firms’ ethics – Legal Futures
There is no reason why a law firm backed by private equity would be “less professionally ethical” than one owned by its lawyer-partners, a regulatory specialist has argued. The post…
Alexi announces iManage integration to streamline legal workflows – Legal Futures
This technology partnership brings Alexi’s specialized legal AI capabilities directly into iManage’s comprehensive knowledge work platform, where legal teams already manage their critical work product. The post Alexi announces iManage…
Why cybercriminals love law firms – Legal Futures
So why do attackers love law firms? The answer lies in the unique combination of high-value data, tight deadlines and limited cybersecurity maturity. The post Why cybercriminals love law firms…
Webinar to uncover how modern law firms can drive growth through effective business development – Legal Futures
The second episode in the fourth series of Osprey Approach’s Build Better Habits webinars will explore how every legal professional – not just rainmakers – can play a part in…
iCOFA – Legal Futures
iCOFA – The COFA Institute is part of The Institute of Legal Finance & Management (ILFM) which is the leading education and membership organisation in the legal sector, supporting legal…
PE-backed deal and reverse takeover lead latest M&A rush – Legal Futures
The annual rush of M&A activity around the October insurance renewal season has included a private equity-backed deal and a firm buying another more than twice its size. The post…
Allegation over solicitor’s role in will “should never have been made” – Legal Futures
An allegation that an old woman who owned a farm in Devon signed codicils under the undue influence of a solicitor “should never have been made”, a High Court judge…
Strike-off for solicitor who misled client, court and law firm – Legal Futures
A solicitor who misled her divorce client, the Family Court and the owner of her law firm – leading to the client being issued with a penal notice – has…
BSB goes ahead with new complaints rules for barristers – Legal Futures
The Bar Standards Board has decided to go ahead with rule changes requiring barristers to tell it every year, via their chambers, about any complaints they receive. The post BSB…
Tackling misconceptions about UK accident management companies – Legal Futures
For over 40 years, accident management companies have been a fundamental part of the UK’s legal structure, yet they often face skepticism online. The post Tackling misconceptions about UK accident…