The Law Commission has launched a project to examine whether new legislation is needed on automated decision-making by public bodies, using algorithms and AI. The post Automated decision-making among new…
The conversation around AI in law has shifted from curiosity to expectation. Firms know they need to explore how AI can help, yet too often the tools on offer fail…
“Decisive and radical change” is needed at the Bar and the bench to reset a “culture of impunity” that allows those at the top to bully or harass others, the…
A solicitor who dishonestly made a minor amendment to an email when he forwarded it to a client – causing no harm to them or anyone else – has been…
The group that last year requisitioned a special general meeting of the Law Society has described plans to make it much harder to do so in future as “shocking”. The…
The government reshuffle has seen two new junior ministers at the Ministry of Justice – both lawyers replacing non-lawyers – alongside David Lammy’s appointment as Lord Chancellor. The post Two…
Today, both traditional law firms and new model law firms (NMLFs) face a shared challenge: how to attract and retain the best talent in a profession where expectations about career…
Employees have been invested in across various departments at Express The post Express Solicitors continues to progress with multiple promotions announced appeared first on Legal Futures. – Read More
In July 2025, the government published its 10-year health plan for England, which relies on the successful integration of technology into a new healthcare system to transform patient care. The…
A 29-year-old woman was sexually harassed by a lawyer 54 years her senior when he invited her for a meeting in his hotel room, an employment tribunal has ruled. The…
Whether you’re a legal practice or working in conveyancing law, you’ll need to conduct all the usual AML checks and due diligence no matter your client’s age. The post Is…
By Legal Futures Associate Hoowla When Saifee Solicitors decided it was time to move beyond spreadsheets and inboxes, they were clear about what “better” looked like: a light, easy to…
Proposed government changes to anti-money laundering rules around pooled client accounts could raise issues around client confidentiality and privilege, experts have warned. The post AML reforms could see banks ask…
A practising barrister has for the first time been added to HM Revenue & Customs’ list of tax avoidance promoters. The post Practising barrister named a tax avoidance promoter in…
The government claimed yesterday that “our reforms are working” after the latest county court statistics showed that delays continued to fall against the backdrop of a rising workload. The post…