New research reveals poor enquiry handling can cost a legal firm more than £1 million every year. The alarming figure highlights a critical issue within the sector, prompting businesses to…
You may have seen stories emerging over the last few months of AI-generated ID and passport images that are apparently good enough to fool identity verification systems. The post How…
A solicitor who says she has been bombarded with requests for help from people wanting to divorce but unable to afford a lawyer has launched a DIY course for £79.99.…
The Law Society has called for the creation of a “one-stop shop” platform, backed by AI, to act as a single point of entry to the civil justice system. The…
A solicitor who changed the terms of a lasting power of attorney and the date on a cheque without the client’s consent did not act dishonestly, the SDT has ruled.…
The UK legal sector is “a national asset and an engine of economic growth”, the government declared yesterday as it unveiled its 10-year Industrial Strategy. The post Legal services “a…
In response to the Industrial Strategy, Andrew Lloyd, Managing Director at Search Acumen, comments… The post Search Acumen reacts to the Industrial Strategy appeared first on Legal Futures. – Read…
Leading independent law firm Brabners has announced a record number of promotions including the addition of two more lawyers to its growing partnership, following another year of purpose-led growth. The…
Sentry Funding’s free tool enabling litigators to instantly search the funding market on behalf of clients has been expanded. The post Sentry expands free funding market search for litigators appeared…
360 Law Services, the SRA-regulated arm of 360 Law Group, announces a significant milestone in its growth journey with the appointment of its 100th consultant solicitor, Rachel Watts. The post…
A joint venture between a well-established UK mediation firm and a US-based online dispute resolution provider is offering individuals and SMEs a chatbot-based service for only £25 each. The post…
A solicitor who diverted some of his client’s damages to a rehabilitation company connected to his wife – and created fake invoices that said it had treated the client –…
Most women in law (88%) believe sex discrimination is still prevalent in the profession, with 63% saying they had personally experienced it in the last five years. The post Discrimination…
An employment tribunal has rejected claims from a paralegal that she was unfairly dismissed by her immigration firm for whistleblowing about client-care letters not being sent out. The post “Whistleblowing”…
The Law Commission reforms to wills make this an excellent time to reflect, not only on how they will affect your own clients and processes but also those of your…