Law firm awarded £4.2m over PPI claims lost by JV partner – Legal Futures
A law firm specialising in PPI claims has been awarded £4.2m in damages for thousands of cases that failed because of its joint venture partner. The post Law firm awarded…
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Call for action to help small law firms adopt technology – Legal Futures
Tech adoption by small law firms is being held back by cost, uncertainty and a reluctance to invest in systems that quickly become outdated or non-compliant, according to SRA research.…
Law Society warns SRA to avoid “knee-jerk responses” on ethics – Legal Futures
The Law Society has advised the Solicitors Regulation Authority against “knee-jerk responses” in attempting to tackle the issue of ethical standards in the profession. The post Law Society warns SRA…
‘Work hard, play hard’ solicitor suspended for groping colleagues – Legal Futures
A male solicitor caught up in a ‘work hard, play hard’ culture at the London office of a US law firm has been suspended for a year for two instances…
How we manage complex legal matters with our consultants – Legal Futures
At Nexa, we pride ourselves on our ability to support you to manage complex and high-volume legal matters with ease. The post How we manage complex legal matters with our…
Property transactions remain sluggish, but real estate lawyers pick up the pace, with average caseloads 21% higher than a decade ago – Legal Futures
The data indicates that market consolidation is creating a strain on the average caseloads for law firms. The post Property transactions remain sluggish, but real estate lawyers pick up the…
Access Legal launches AI case management to streamline admin and free up lawyers’ time – Legal Futures
Legal technology leader introduces transformative AI features to help practitioners focus on client experience The post Access Legal launches AI case management to streamline admin and free up lawyers’ time…
Bowling & Co Solicitors bringing clarity and care to client onboarding with Hoowla’s quote calculators – Legal Futures
Using Hoowla’s conveyancing quote calculator, the team can generate bespoke quotes in seconds for a wide range of services. The post Bowling & Co Solicitors bringing clarity and care to…
GEO – the impact of AI on digital marketing for law firms – Legal Futures
GEO represents the biggest change in online business generation that I can remember. You cannot afford to stick with the same old engine optimisation techniques. The post GEO – the…
Axiom Ince now set to costs solicitors £41m – Legal Futures
The collapse of Axiom Ince is now set to cost the solicitors’ profession £41m in payouts from the SRA Compensation Fund, it has emerged. The post Axiom Ince now set…
Germany warns US law firms that did deals with Trump – Legal Futures
US law firms that struck deals with President Trump to avoid punitive executive orders are at risk of losing their right to operate in Germany, its bar association has warned.…
SRA gives green light to sale of insurer’s law firm – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has approved the sale of DLG Legal Services – the alternative business structure owned by insurer Direct Line – to Aviva. The post SRA gives green…
The ILFM Spring Conference – Legal Futures
The ILFM’s Spring Conference 2025 took place on 22 May at The Law Society’s prestigious London office. The post The ILFM Spring Conference appeared first on Legal Futures. – Read…
Law firm prices have risen ahead of inflation since 2020 – Legal Futures
Prices for basic legal services have increased by more than inflation in recent years, while law firms offering fixed costs are significantly cheaper than those giving estimates. The post Law…
Reynolds avoids SRA action – unless he calls himself a solicitor again – Legal Futures
The SRA has decided not to take action over business secretary Jonathan Reynolds calling himself a solicitor – but warned him of possible prosecution should he do it again. The…