Santa’s Costa Living Crisis – Legal Futures
It’s almost 25 December, so it must be time for the annual Christmas blog from Nigel Wallis, consultant solicitor at O’Connors Legal Services. The post Santa’s Costa Living Crisis appeared…
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Whiplash reforms have “utterly failed”, government told – Legal Futures
The whiplash reforms have “utterly failed the general public and victims of negligence” and there is no evidence for insurers’ arguments to extend them. The post Whiplash reforms have “utterly…
WhatsApp messages form part of firm’s file – if they charge for them – Legal Futures
A law firm’s file includes WhatApp messages and other forms of digital communication where it then seeks to charge for them, a costs judge has ruled. The post WhatsApp messages…
Solicitor rebuked for telling trainee to backdate deed – Legal Futures
A solicitor who instructed a trainee to backdate a deed has been rebuked by the Solicitors Regulation Authority after she admitted to an error of judgement. The post Solicitor rebuked…
Spike in scam trade mark emails using names of real solicitors – Legal Futures
There has been a rise in “highly convincing” scam emails targeting businesses and trade mark owners that use the names of genuine solicitors, a leading law firm has warned. The…
Five golden links for a caring Christmas and New Year – Legal Futures
This time of year always sharpens thoughts about how we look after and support elderly clients and those, elderly or otherwise, who find themselves in vulnerable circumstances. The post Five…
Why understanding property data is crucial for faster property transactions – Legal Futures
As the property industry digitises, the spotlight is firmly on the importance of accurate and reliable property data to streamline processes. The post Why understanding property data is crucial for…
Search Acumen responds to Bank of England’s interest rate cut – Legal Futures
In response to the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates to 3.75%, Andrew Lloyd, Managing Director at Search Acumen, has commented. The post Search Acumen responds to Bank…
CEL Solicitors hits £150 million milestone – Legal Futures
CEL Solicitors has now recovered £150 million for victims of scams as it continues to fight back against fraud. The post CEL Solicitors hits £150 million milestone appeared first on…
Search Acumen’s 2026 predictions: accelerated adoption, streamlined tech stacks, and more soft-skills in legal work – Legal Futures
2026 will see an accelerated adoption of AI and technology in the legal sector, especially in property law, driven by government innovation and investment The post Search Acumen’s 2026 predictions:…
Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought leadership – Legal Futures
Nine in 10 executives believe thought leadership is critical to building authority, yet only a quarter feel they have implemented a robust strategy. The post Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought…
Employer confidence in SQE on the rise but slumps among students – Legal Futures
Confidence in the SQE among employers has risen over the past three years but is still not particularly strong – and declined significantly among candidates. The post Employer confidence in…
Solicitors vote to increase threshold for Law Society SGMs – Legal Futures
Solicitors have narrowly voted to increase the threshold for calling a special general meeting of the Law Society – despite the society’s ruling council no longer backing it. The post…
Stonewall did not induce chambers to discriminate against barrister – Legal Futures
The Court of Appeal has rejected a barrister’s claim that LGBT charity Stonewall “caused or induced” discrimination against her by her chambers. The post Stonewall did not induce chambers to…
Supreme Court overturns decision that class action should be opt-out – Legal Futures
The Supreme Court has reinstated a decision that £2.7bn collective proceedings should be on an opt-in, rather than opt-out, basis. The post Supreme Court overturns decision that class action should…