Listed PI business eyes more serious cases as debt falls – Legal Futures
Listed group NAHL has announced growth in profitability and cash generation for the first six months of 2025, while also reducing net debt to a 10-year low. The post Listed…
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SQE provider pass rates “must be published as soon as possible” – Legal Futures
The interim chief executive of the Legal Services Board has called on the Solicitors Regulation Authority to publish data on SQE pass rates by provider “as soon as possible”. The…
“Little improvement” in dilapidated courts, says Law Society – Legal Futures
Solicitors have reported “little improvement” in the dilapidated state of court estate over the past three years, with problems including rotting seagulls and maggots “raining down” into a lobby. The…
What is a consultant solicitor? – Legal Futures
A consultant solicitor is a qualified Solicitor who works on a self-employed basis under the umbrella of a traditional law firm or New Model Law Firm The post What is…
Advertising watchdog upholds complaints against group action law firms – Legal Futures
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld complaints against three law firms over misleading websites and online advertising for group actions. The post Advertising watchdog upholds complaints against group action law…
SRA checking if it gave others wrong advice like in Mazur case – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is checking if it provided any other law firms with incorrect advice on whether non-authorised people can conduct litigation. The post SRA checking if it gave…
SDT removes “otiose” restriction on law firm director – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has removed an “otiose” condition imposed only last October on a director of a law firm that prevented him from holding a compliance role. The post…
Buoyant Keystone sees share price soar alongside income and profits – Legal Futures
Listed firm Keystone Law continues to make significant strides, with revenue up 17% in the first half of its financial year and likely to exceed market expectations for the full…
The AI hype machine – The ‘A’ stands for ‘Artificial’ – Legal Futures
While it can be tempting to view AI as an all-powerful solution, in reality, it is a tool; one that can save legal professionals time and enhance the way they…
SRA under pressure as reports about solicitors spiral upwards – Legal Futures
The number of reports about solicitors received by the regulator has risen by more than a quarter this year and is set to have a significant impact on its performance.…
SRA to keep hands off client account interest – for now – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has put work on any changes to client account – and the interest solicitors earn on it – on hold until the second half of 2026.…
Law Society of Scotland delays ABS work for another two years – Legal Futures
The Law Society of Scotland has announced a two-year delay in work to introduce alternative business structures – which will take the wait since they were first given the green…
City firm wins appeal over NQ solicitor’s commission payment – Legal Futures
A City law firm has won its appeal against an employment tribunal decision that it pay a newly qualified solicitor nearly £8,000 in commission he said he was owed. The…
Osprey Approach Build Better Habits series returns to help future-proof law firms – Legal Futures
Independent legal software provider Osprey Approach is delighted to announce the return of its Build Better Habits webinar series, which is designed to help SME law firms establish the fundamental mindsets…
Alarm over High Court “bomb” on conduct of litigation – Legal Futures
Last week’s High Court ruling on unqualified fee-earners conducting litigation will cause “nationwide disruption”, with firms urged to review their approach to supervision. The post Alarm over High Court “bomb”…