High Court judge criticises litigators’ unwillingness to co-operate – Legal Futures
A High Court judge has criticised “the instinct of litigators to object to anything proposed by the other side” when it would be better just to say ‘yes’. The post…
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How AI presents real opportunities for barristers – Legal Futures
AI presents real opportunities to improve access to justice and to support barristers in day-to-day legal practice. But we all need to understand and mitigate the risks. The post How…
Not everything can be a competition issue – a new dawn for consumer redress – Legal Futures
Last month, the Law Commission launched a new project to “consider the potential introduction of a consumer class actions regime” in England and Wales. The post Not everything can be…
SRA highlights spike in conduct complaints amid “outsourcing ruse” – Legal Futures
Misconduct reports about solicitors have risen 27% in the past year – and 58% over two years – the Solicitors Regulation Authority has revealed. The post SRA highlights spike in…
Judge rebukes HMRC for “extraordinary allegation” against law firm – Legal Futures
A judge has condemned HM Revenue & Customs for making the “extraordinary allegation” that a law firm would engage in abusive behaviour over listing a hearing. The post Judge rebukes…
US company buys AI-driven ABS focused on asset management – Legal Futures
An alternative business structure which specialises in work for the asset management industry has been acquired by a US software company. The post US company buys AI-driven ABS focused on…
Small law firms held back by “operational drag” in back office – Legal Futures
Inefficient back offices are restricting growth at many small law firms and putting client relationships at risk, according to new research. The post Small law firms held back by “operational…
The ILFM supports Legal Cashier Day 2026 – Legal Futures
The ILFM has long-championed the fact that every law firm runs on the expertise of people who rarely get the recognition they deserve. The post The ILFM supports Legal Cashier…
iManage MCP Server is now available to connect governed knowledge to the broader AI ecosystem – Legal Futures
Governed, auditable access to iManage content for AI replaces fragmented custom integrations, eliminates vendor lock-in, and keeps sensitive knowledge secure inside the iManage platform The post iManage MCP Server is…
Judges slams class action firm for bringing claim without authorisation – Legal Futures
Class action law firm Pogust Goodhead has been ordered to make a £900,000 interim costs payment after a judge found it did not have authority to bring proceedings started in…
Modern search is about ‘knowledge’ retrieval – Legal Futures
Search has long been understood as data retrieval – the ability to call back information and check a box on finding something. Legal professionals today need more of a 360-degree…
Financial Services Bill will be vehicle for AML switch to FCA – Legal Futures
The government is set to legislate to transfer the anti-money laundering supervision of lawyers to the Financial Conduct Authority, it has emerged. The post Financial Services Bill will be vehicle…
Judge refers solicitors to SRA for fake AI-generated cases – Legal Futures
A circuit judge has referred two solicitors to the Solicitors Regulation Authority for submitting hallucinated cases to the court. The post Judge refers solicitors to SRA for fake AI-generated cases…
“Significant new evidence” in employment judge misconduct case – Legal Futures
The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office has agreed to reinvestigate allegations of bullying and intimidation against Employment Judge Philip Lancaster, in light of “significant new evidence”. The post “Significant new evidence”…
The Solicitors Charity sees sharp rise in women in need of help – Legal Futures
The Solicitors’ Charity has seen a sharp rise in the number of women calling on it for help, making up nearly three-quarters of all new clients in the last year.…