Partners give SRA undertakings over clearing residual balances – Legal Futures
A law firm that continued to allow residual balances to accrue on dozens of files for nearly a decade, even after being warned by the SRA, has been rebuked. The…
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GenAI could “reinforce rather than disrupt” the billable hour – Legal Futures
The adoption of generative AI by lawyers “has the potential to reinforce rather than disrupt the billable hour model”, a legal academic has argued. The post GenAI could “reinforce rather…
Beyond the findings: building a healthier future for Life in the Law – Legal Futures
Life in the Law 2025 shows that many of the challenges found in the 2021 report remain, but it also offers a clear direction for how we can do better.…
ARAG UK picks up global award for AI Legal Assistant Innovation of the Year – Legal Futures
Prestigious LegalTech Breakthrough Awards program recognises companies and products driving innovation in the global legal industry The post ARAG UK picks up global award for AI Legal Assistant Innovation of…
OneAdvanced launches UK’s first legal compliance AI agents designed to combine file reviews and matter quality – Legal Futures
OneAdvanced are proud to announce the launch of the UK and Ireland’s first AI agents designed to automate compliance monitoring and firm-wide matter analysis for law firms, solidifying OneAdvanced’s role…
Empowering Law Firm Leaders Podcast: How to be a successful compliance officer – Legal Futures
In episode 25, Eloise Butterworth, head of risk and compliance at Hive Risk, shares her experience of how law firms can embed compliance into their culture, build trust across teams,…
How direct access barristers can accept fees on account – without holding client money – Legal Futures
For direct access barristers, dospay’s TPMA structure offers a straightforward route to accepting fees on account while remaining fully compliant with Bar Standards Board rules. The post How direct access…
Beyond phone hacking: new challenges in media law – Legal Futures
Media law continues to face new pressures, reflecting the rise of social media, the increasing importance of data protection, and growing expectations around public communication. The post Beyond phone hacking:…
Flat roof developments: legal disputes and strategic representation – Legal Futures
As urban property values continue to climb and planning reforms open new avenues for development, flat roofs have emerged as prime real estate. The post Flat roof developments: legal disputes…
Barrister sounds court security alarm after witnessing mass brawl – Legal Futures
A barrister has spoken out about court security after a fight broke out between around 15 people in the coroner’s court where he was acting last week. The post Barrister…
Merricks: Funders should not be able to use “secret” arbitrations – Legal Futures
Funders of collective actions should not be allowed to bring confidential arbitration proceedings against their clients, Walter Merricks – who brought the landmark Mastercard claim – argued last night. The…
Suspension for solicitor who recruited disbarred barrister fraudster – Legal Futures
A veteran solicitor “duped” when recruiting a disbarred barrister with a fraud conviction – having not checked his background – has been suspended for 18 months. The post Suspension for…
SRA closes down practice of leading sports lawyer – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Regulation Authority yesterday closed down the practice of a high-profile sports lawyer who has acted for the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Tyson Fury. The post SRA closes…
Training and governance gaps leave firms exposed under new data regime – Legal Futures
VinciWorks survey reveals that fewer than 2% of organisations are fully ready for the Data Use and Access Act, with staff training emerging as the single biggest compliance gap. The…
Women in clinical negligence: Part 3 – Legal Futures
ARAG has been speaking to a number of women working in clinical negligence about their experiences and views on this challenging but extremely rewarding area of law. The post Women…