Landmark Information Group speak to Simon Boyle, environmental lawyer, and Robert Lee, Professor of Law at the University of Birmingham, for their take on what the Law Society’s Climate Change…
LEAP Estates announces the launch of its 2025 Annual Report, offering a comprehensive snapshot of will writing activity and trends across England and Wales. The post LEAP Estates launches 2025…
The study, which was conducted for the first time, shows that the vast majority of people in Norway have confidence in their constitutional state. The post UK ranked 2nd of…
The SRA has handed out 50 fines totalling £575,000 for AML rule breaches in the last six months and promised to “ratchet up the consequences” for firms that still do…
There was little support for a SRA proposal to reapportion contributions to the compensation fund so that individual solicitors pay more than firms, it has emerged. The post SRA decides…
A veteran barrister has been disbarred after a “prolonged period of incompetence” during which he operated from chambers condemned by the BSB as “disorganised and chaotic”. The post Veteran barrister…
The unexplained wealth order issued against the ex-wife of the struck-off solicitor behind the Axiom Legal Financing Fund fraud will investigate whether her home was bought with tainted funds. The…
Actionstep has published the 2025 UK Midsize Law Firm Priorities Report, an inaugural survey and analysis of the business priorities and technology realities and trends of UK midsize law firms.…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is working to activate its power to issue unlimited fines in cases involving economic crime, it has emerged. The post SRA to revise fining guidance on…
CILEX has introduced the first formal recognition of paralegals after receiving Privy Council approval to amend its Royal Charter and introduce the title of CILEX chartered paralegal. The post Paralegals…
The proportion of smaller law firms considering merger or acquisition as a growth strategy has halved in a year to just one in 20, with a shift in focus to…
Solicitors should advise clients in property transactions on the potential liability they face from “climate risks”, the Law Society has said in new guidance. The post Conveyancers “should advise on…
The world of legal compliance is a pressured one, with few positions carrying the weight of personal responsibility quite like that of the COFA. The post The COFA role: Balancing…
iManage spotlights latest generative AI advancements and productivity breakthroughs amid 25.3% ARR growth The post AI innovation takes center stage at iManage ConnectLive 2025 appeared first on Legal Futures. –…
The withdrawal of the material information guidance for estate agents was met last week with a mixture of confusion, alarm and celebration by lawyers. The post Confusion reigns after property…