Lawyers question whether High Court got Mazur right – Legal Futures
Lawyers have been questioning whether the High Court was right in its contentious ruling in Mazur on the conduct of litigation, with the CPR key in the debate. The post…
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Judge says he used AI to summarise documents for ruling – Legal Futures
A judge has used artificial intelligence to summarise documents and help him produce his ruling – but stressed that he had made the decision. The post Judge says he used…
AML changes will heap “significant compliance burdens” on firms – Legal Futures
Government changes to anti-money laundering rules around pooled client accounts could cause “significant and uncertain compliance burdens” for law firms. The post AML changes will heap “significant compliance burdens” on…
Strike-off for solicitor who gave SDT false statement of means – Legal Futures
A solicitor who completed a “false and misleading” statement of means for a Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hearing has been struck off. The post Strike-off for solicitor who gave SDT false…
“Subdued summer signals market stalemate” – Legal Futures
The seasonally adjusted estimate of UK non-residential (commercial) transactions 2% lower than August 2024 and 3% lower than July 2025. The post “Subdued summer signals market stalemate” appeared first on…
From hours to seconds: How AI is transforming law firm reporting – Legal Futures
Perfect Portal is bringing that same simplicity and speed to law firms, helping them understand their business data in seconds, not hours. The post From hours to seconds: How AI…
Where should law firms start with their technology strategy? – Legal Futures
Whether it’s streamlining daily operations, enabling hybrid teams, protecting your firm from growing cyber security threats or meeting rising client expectations, the need to adapt is undeniable. The post Where…
Hacked law firm and barristers named in second wave of LeO decisions – Legal Futures
The Legal Ombudsman has today published 10 of its final decisions in full, only the second release of public interest findings, and names barristers for the first time. The post…
Bar Council hits back at “disgraceful” attacks on Black interns scheme – Legal Futures
The Bar Council has hit out at the “disgraceful social media posts” responding to its launch of this year’s 10,000 Black Interns at the Bar programme. The post Bar Council…
Solicitor fined for letting down clients over off-plan investments – Legal Futures
A solicitor who failed to advise clients on the risks of off-plan, buyer-led investment schemes has been fined £17,000 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The post Solicitor fined for letting…
Launch of barrister apprenticeships moving closer – Legal Futures
Candidates should soon be able to apply for the first barrister apprenticeships, it emerged at an event that also featured a debate about the existence of ‘imposter syndrome’. The post…
Using AI in marketing – how to lead with transparency – Legal Futures
For many in-house legal marketing teams, using artificial intelligence tools may feel risky. But it can be a powerful asset when used with transparency. The post Using AI in marketing…
Mazur ruling already being cited in court, senior judge reveals – Legal Futures
The Senior Costs Judge has revealed that the Mazur case has already been cited before him and suggested that legal professional privilege could be a problem when dealing with the…
US law firm in London settles claim over “u-turn on helping trans man” – Legal Futures
Morrison Foerster has agreed to pay damages to the Good Law Project and the trans man it supported in a discrimination claim against the US law firm’s London office. The…
Strong growth predicted for clinical negligence market – Legal Futures
Law firm revenue from clinical negligence grew by 8.1% to £1.7bn in the year to 31 March and is predicted to grow at the same rate over the next two…