LSB names chief executive as BSB starts search for a new one – Legal Futures
The Legal Services Board has named Richard Orpin as its new chief executive, having been acting up in the role for the last six months. The post LSB names chief…
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Access Legal launches CaseMatters Evo, saving law firms up to five hours per fee earner each week – Legal Futures
Access Legal has launched CaseMatters Evo, a new model of case management software (CMS) built to strengthen firm-wide operations, moving beyond case progression alone. The post Access Legal launches CaseMatters…
The true cost of in-house software development for law firms – Legal Futures
For successful law firms, technology has become inseparable from practice. Case management, compliance, billing, and client collaboration all depend on digital platforms. The post The true cost of in-house software…
Paralegal banned for dishonest emails as supervisor cleared – Legal Futures
A paralegal who lied to solicitors in one email and to a client’s relative in another has been banned – but the solicitor who supervised her exonerated. The post Paralegal…
Top offshore firm eyes new locations after taking external capital – Legal Futures
Leading offshore law firm Walkers is eyeing geographic growth after becoming the latest to take external cash after agreeing a “strategic co-investment” into its fund and corporate services business. The…
Staff churn drops sharply as Knights reports positive results – Legal Futures
Listed law firm Knights has significantly reduced staff churn, according to half-year results which showed a 30% rise in turnover to £130m, albeit most of it from acquisitions. The post…
Billing practices and fair briefing among new Bar chair’s priorities – Legal Futures
A campaign to improve billing practices at the Bar and work with solicitors on fair briefing are among the priorities outlined last night by the new chair of the Bar…
Is competition in the legal sector stifling innovation? – Legal Futures
As the legal sector’s competitive landscape continues to evolve, Nobel laureates remind us that innovation is not inevitable,and that competition may not always be an incentive to innovate. The post…
TA6 property information form update – what you need to know – Legal Futures
The property market is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of regulatory changes is key for professionals who want to deliver the best service to their clients. The post TA6 property…
Former Brandsmiths partners launch Black Swan Law, a lean, AI-enabled practice in partnership with Qanooni AI – Legal Futures
New law firm Black Swan Law has launched with a model designed to combine senior legal expertise with artificial intelligence technology, aiming to deliver high-value legal advice without the cost…
The new Mazur? ‘Solicitor agent’ does not have rights of audience – Legal Futures
A so-called solicitor’s agent did not meet the Legal Services Act 2007 requirements for rights of audience, a district judge has ruled. The post The new Mazur? ‘Solicitor agent’ does…
Tribunal strikes out part of barrister’s claim against BSB – Legal Futures
A barrister’s claim that hundreds of people accessed details of a complaint about her held by the Bar Standards Board has been struck out by an employment tribunal. The post…
Clients demanding AI chatbots to “circumvent lawyers” – Legal Futures
Large law firms are facing “increasing demands from clients” for AI chatbots to allow them to “self-serve and circumvent the need to direct all queries through lawyers”. The post Clients…
Fixed costs extension “has increased deductions from damages” – Legal Futures
The continued push for fixed costs has resulted in more deductions from clients’ damages and raises questions about whether justice is being achieved. The post Fixed costs extension “has increased…
What high-performing consumer claims firms get right – Legal Futures
Recurring concerns about parts of the volume claims sector show that the gap between well-run firms and those struggling to manage volume effectively is widening. The post What high-performing consumer…