3 Million jobs – what the legal sector has taught us – Legal Futures
We have recently completed our 3 millionth job – a milestone that marks a significant moment not just for our team, but for the legal professionals we support every day.…
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Are you taking source of funds seriously? – Legal Futures
Automating your source of funds checks is the key to avoiding unwelcome regulatory scrutiny – and that’s where Checkboard steps in. The post Are you taking source of funds seriously?…
Training of lawyers “not good enough”, MPs told – Legal Futures
The training of lawyers in England and Wales, both at law schools and through CPD, “is not good enough” and could be improved by regulation, a leading legal academic has…
Public sector and probate drive 7% rise in High Court claims – Legal Futures
Public sector claims and probate claims are two of the main reasons why claims issued in the High Court rose by 7% last year, according to new figures. The post…
Lammy backs LawtechUK for next three years as he sets out AI vision – Legal Futures
Lord Chancellor David Lammy yesterday announced £4.5m in funding for LawtechUK for the next three years alongside a series of initiatives to increase the use of AI in the courts.…
Solicitor advising PM Law staff to seek protective awards – Legal Futures
A law firm that has previously acted for employees of Axiom Ince and Metamorph Group after both collapsed is now advising more than 50 former PM Law staff members. The…
Why more council tenants are taking legal action over dangerous living conditions – Legal Futures
Over the past three years, the number of council tenants pursuing legal action over unsafe, unhealthy or structurally compromised homes has risen sharply. The post Why more council tenants are…
Financial & Legal – Legal Futures
Financial & Legal is a UK‑based insurer specialising in the delivery of both established and bespoke After the Event (ATE), Before the Event (BTE), assistance, and ancillary insurance solutions, all…
Non-AI technology-only law firm authorised by SRA – Legal Futures
A technology-only law firm built around a “fully deterministic legal model” has been authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the first of its kind. The post Non-AI technology-only law firm…
Solicitor faces probe after putting client documents into ChatGPT – Legal Futures
The Upper Tribunal has warned lawyers against putting client documents into ChatGPT and other open-source AI tools after a solicitor admitted doing so. The post Solicitor faces probe after putting…
SRA puts conditions on practice of controversial solicitor Milne – Legal Futures
Controversial solicitor Andrew Milne has been put under a supervision condition by the Solicitors Regulation Authority following a conviction for stalking. The post SRA puts conditions on practice of controversial…
Restrictions on compliance roles “will harm access to justice” – Legal Futures
Preventing the owners of law firms from being compliance officers could lead to “additional regulatory expenses” which will be passed onto clients, the Law Society has warned. The post Restrictions…
How legal judgement is shifting in in-house practice – Legal Futures
Across UK organisations, legal teams are now involved earlier in decision-making, often before proposals have taken a settled shape. The post How legal judgement is shifting in in-house practice appeared…
High-powered Court of Appeal gears up to hear Mazur – Legal Futures
Master of the Rolls Lord Justice Vos, Chancellor of the High Court Lord Justice Birss and Lady Justice Andrews will today hear the Mazur appeal. The post High-powered Court of…
Judge refers barrister to BSB for including “false fact” in particulars – Legal Futures
The High Court has referred a direct access barrister to the Bar Standards Board for signing a statement of truth that pleaded a false allegation of fact. The post Judge…