Solicitors cannot deduct their costs from a client’s damages without their agreement to the precise amount, the Supreme Court ruled today. The post Supreme Court: clients must agree specific costs…
Most people have trust and confidence in legal services, but would like the Solicitors Regulation Authority to do more on their cost, major new research has found. The post Report:…
It is too early to say when prosecutions arising out of the Post Office scandal and Axiom Ince will occur, the chief executive of the Solicitors Regulation Authority said yesterday.…
A group of 119 criminal law firms have warned the government not to mistake their submitting an application for a new legal aid contract with an intention actually to sign…
A UK-based contract platform which uses artificial intelligence to draft, edit and review agreements has secured £13.3m in its latest funding round. The post Contract platform to recruit lawyers after…
The second episode in the third series of Osprey Approach’s Build Better Habits webinars, will focus on how SME law firms can balance the demands of compliance alongside the client…
The recent news that the SRA has handed down a fine of 16% of a former director and compliance officer’s gross annual income may have struck terror into the hearts…
Six legal professionals have been appointed as Honorary Companions of CILEX in recognition of their significant contributions to the profession and support of CILEX’s mission. The post Six made honorary…
The majority of large law firms outside of the top 10 are negative about the impact of generative artificial intelligence on their practices, new research has shown. The post Large…
A law firm has been granted an injunction by the High Court after four female members of staff received anonymous, “obscene and criminal” phone calls. The post Law firm granted…
The Post Office scandal shows that company boards need to have “responsible oversight of legal risk” and not show “excessive deference” to legal advice, according to the IoD. The post…
Nine in 10 advice agencies are experiencing rising demand, but almost two-thirds say they are likely to cut services due to financial challenges. The post Overstretched advice agencies “likely to…
Last year saw significant headwinds for the conveyancing market, with falling transaction volumes and rising interest rates. But what does it mean for conveyancers and what opportunities lie ahead? The…
The High Court does not have jurisdiction to grant claimants a protective injunction stopping a defendant from harassing their lawyers, a judge has ruled. The post Court “lacks jurisdiction” to…
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal’s budget is set to soar by a quarter next year in response to a surge in cases referred by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The post Tribunal…