Judge right not to recuse herself over work done in practice – Legal Futures
A judge was right not to recuse herself from an equal pay case because of her background handling similar cases when in practice as a claimant solicitor, the president of…
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CMA action “would put upfront information back on property agenda” – Legal Futures
It may take strong enforcement action by the Competition and Markets Authority to make the property sector realise that upfront material information remains a priority. The post CMA action “would…
Latest Osprey podcast highlights how firms can build financial resilience for long term gains – Legal Futures
Osprey Approach’s latest podcast discusses how to build a financially resilient law firm by managing cash flow, understanding financial data, and preparing for future challenges. The post Latest Osprey podcast…
Commercial real estate lawyers’ market report – AI and climate change: risks, challenges and rewards – Legal Futures
Following the launch of our latest commercial real estate report, Elizabeth Jarvis, Landmark’s Legal and Search Divisional Director, outlines some of the key findings from discussions with real estate lawyers.…
Breaking down barriers between fee-earners and finance teams – Legal Futures
Many law firms grapple with a divide between fee-earners and finance teams, which can create friction that risks undermining regulatory requirements, profitability and client service. The post Breaking down barriers…
Law firm named by LeO hits out at “egregious” decision – Legal Futures
One of the law firms named by the Legal Ombudsman in the first three full findings it has published has described the decision to do so as “egregious”. The post…
Chambers distances itself from barrister over aggressive tweets – Legal Futures
Garden Court Chambers has distanced itself from comments made by a pro-Palestinian member, which included him telling one X user to “Get my name out of your mouth, fascist-Zionist scum”.…
Law firms “should not need diagnoses” on neurodiversity – Legal Futures
Law firms should respond to the needs of neurodivergent lawyers without requiring them to produce formal diagnoses, a senior neurodiverse solicitor has said. The post Law firms “should not need…
Gender-critical barrister wins groundbreaking claim against her vets – Legal Futures
The barrister who successfully sued her chambers over the way it investigated complaints about her gender-critical views has now won a claim against a vets practice for similar discrimination. The…
Why law firms should get LOCS:23 certified – Legal Futures
As the digital transformation of the legal sector accelerates, the pressure to protect sensitive client data and ensure compliance with GDPR and other regulatory standards has never been greater. The…
Temple Legal Protection earns Chambers Recognition for Litigation Support Excellence – Legal Futures
Temple Legal Protection has been recognised for the first time in the Chambers Litigation Support Guide 2025, with a listing in the UK Litigation Insurance Underwriters category. The post Temple…
Empowering excellence: How the ILFM can help transform legal finance careers – Legal Futures
Working in legal finance and compliance can be a lonely experience. Many professionals in this field can find themselves feeling isolated, dealing with unique challenges that colleagues in other departments…
BigHand addresses lawyer utilisation and profitability challenges with new Resource Management enhancements – Legal Futures
Enhanced lawyer forecasting powered by integrated time recording data helps protect profitability from skyrocketing pay packages, talent attrition, and administrative waste. The post BigHand addresses lawyer utilisation and profitability challenges…
More consumers than ever choosing unbundled services – Legal Futures
The proportion of consumers choosing unbundled legal services has hit its highest ever rate at just over a fifth, according to research for the Legal Services Consumer Panel. The post…
LeO names firms “in public interest” as it publishes first full decisions – Legal Futures
The Legal Ombudsman has published three of its final decisions in full for the first time, including the names of the firms involved, arguing that the move increases transparency. The…