No misconduct by judge who wrongly jailed barrister – Legal Futures
The High Court has ruled that there was no misconduct by a judge who wrongly jailed a barrister for contempt of court. The post No misconduct by judge who wrongly…
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Justice system “should not be funded by client money” – Legal Futures
The justice system is a core public service that should not be funded “through the appropriation of client money” by an Interest on Lawyers’ Client Account scheme, the Law Society…
Organisations with strong knowledge foundations pull ahead on AI, growth, and client trust, new iManage study finds – Legal Futures
Study of 3,185 decision-makers across 26 countries shows organisations with mature knowledge foundations outperform peers on growth, trust, and scalable AI adoption The post Organisations with strong knowledge foundations pull…
SRA Review of compliance highlights ongoing challenges for COFAs – Legal Futures
iCOFA – The COFA Institute, provides a vital support network for COFAs and those directly supporting COFAs, offering a space where professionals in the role can connect, share experiences and…
Leading legal technology provider Bundledocs announce the appointment of Dan Page as Senior Account Executive in APAC – Legal Futures
Bundledocs, the leading cloud-based document bundling software provider, has announced the appointment of Dan Page as Senior Account Executive in the APAC market. The post Leading legal technology provider Bundledocs…
Brabners strengthens financial services offering with strategic partner appointment – Legal Futures
Purpose-led independent law firm Brabners has strengthened its financial services offering with the appointment of Paul Godsmark as partner in its Corporate Defence and Compliance team. The post Brabners strengthens…
How AI and automation are redefining legal practice – Legal Futures
Firms are no longer simply digitising processes, they are rethinking how technology can be tailored to support their unique workflows and long-term goals. The post How AI and automation are…
Express Solicitors helps society as well as injured people, new report shows – Legal Futures
Personal injury law firm Express Solicitors has added to its achievements and purpose by evidencing the substantial effect it has on society as a whole as well as the injured…
When it comes to sanctions compliance, don’t get caught out by world events – Legal Futures
Sanctions non-compliance can trigger major regulatory action, leading to financial penalties, reputational damage, and even criminal liability. The post When it comes to sanctions compliance, don’t get caught out by…
ILCA schemes “work really efficiently around the world” – Legal Futures
Interest on Lawyers’ Client Account schemes “work really efficiently” in 77 jurisdictions around the world, MPs were told yesterday. The post ILCA schemes “work really efficiently around the world” appeared…
Legal Services Board faces first review in nine years – Legal Futures
The Ministry of Justice yesterday announced a long-awaited review of the Legal Services Board – the first of the oversight regulator since 2017. The post Legal Services Board faces first…
Global justice “dominated by men from high-income countries” – Legal Futures
Global justice is “disproportionately shaped” by high-income countries like the UK and USA, with men making up the majority of top office-holders – particularly in the legal profession. The post…
Two law firm workers banned from profession after theft convictions – Legal Futures
Two women who were separately convicted of theft from the law firms where they worked have been banned from the profession. The post Two law firm workers banned from profession…
Common mistakes in financial services agreements – Legal Futures
Drafting mistakes occur because not enough time and care is taken to understand the exact nature of the relationship between the contracting parties. O’Connors offer their advice on how best…
On good authority? GenAI and the reputational risks to law firms – Legal Futures
As GenAI’s influence grows, so do the risks which are already playing out in courtrooms across England and Wales, where some early adopters are setting precedents they would rather not.…