BSB lays out reforms to speed up disciplinary cases – Legal Futures
Major changes to the way in which barristers are disciplined – enabling cases to move faster through the process – have been laid out by the Bar Standards Board. The…
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How legal firms are unlocking high performance with Microsoft 365 Copilot – Legal Futures
One of the most promising tools is Microsoft 365 Copilot – a generative AI productivity assistant designed to save time, ease pressure on teams and support better outcomes for clients…
Council of Europe selects Jylo for 3,000+ user platform rollout – Legal Futures
Jylo, a European enterprise AI platform purpose-built for legal, government and international institutions announces an enterprise rollout with the Council of Europe. The post Council of Europe selects Jylo for…
Will you embrace AI or risk being left behind? – Legal Futures
The UK legal sector is an established and traditional institution. Whilst now it may not be fully embracing AI, its presence can now not be ignored by the profession. The…
Solicitor’s will cutting out daughter a forgery, High Court rules – Legal Futures
The supposed beneficiary of a will of a deceased solicitor that cut out his daughter failed to establish that it is genuine, the High Court has ruled. The post Solicitor’s…
Automated small claims platform secures £550,000 in funding – Legal Futures
An automated platform which uses generative AI to “hold the hand” of customers throughout the small claims process has secured £550,000 in its second funding round. The post Automated small…
Barrister filmed drinking brandy in car during trial lunch break – Legal Futures
A high-profile criminal barrister filmed drinking brandy while sitting in his car during a break in a case has been fined £3,000 by a disciplinary tribunal. The post Barrister filmed…
Class matters when applying to be a judge, first figures find – Legal Futures
Lawyers from lower socio-economic backgrounds are less likely to succeed when applying for the bench than those from higher ones, the first official analysis has indicated. The post Class matters…
How ClarksLegal achieved standardisation of document bundling creation with Bundledocs – Legal Futures
By Legal Futures Associate Bundledocs Clarkslegal LLP is a medium-sized law firm based in Reading and London. With a history spanning over 100 years, they offer corporate services, including employment…
Auto Claims Assist – Legal Futures
Since 2009, Auto Claims Assist has helped thousands of UK drivers manage their claims after a non-fault accident. The post Auto Claims Assist appeared first on Legal Futures. – Read…
As AML regulations change, compliance platforms can help firms thrive – Legal Futures
The UK government’s new industrial strategy promises a new approach to AML regulations, aimed at reducing the burden on small law firms and unlocking their potential for growth. The post…
Judge-led divorce service aims to be “Uber for financial remedies” – Legal Futures
The co-founder of a divorce service which puts clients directly in touch with family law judges has said it aims to be a legal services “Uber for financial remedies”. The…
Free AI platform connects consumers to thousands of lawyers – Legal Futures
A free AI platform that allows consumers to obtain an report on their legal problem and get help from thousands of UK lawyers has been launched. The post Free AI…
Caseworker fails again to overturn SRA ban – Legal Futures
The SDT has rejected the latest attempt by an immigration caseworker to overturn an order imposed by the SRA controlling his work in the profession. The post Caseworker fails again…
Lady Chief Justice urges more protection for judges – Legal Futures
The Lady Chief Justice last night called for more action to protect judges from “threats and intimidation” both online and in real life. The post Lady Chief Justice urges more…