High Court rectifies will after solicitor’s “clerical error” – Legal Futures
A High Court judge has rectified a will after finding it was “beyond doubt” that the solicitor who drafted it “made a clerical error” in failing to implement her client’s…
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LeO’s backlog “reflects scale of challenges”, chief ombudsman says – Legal Futures
The backlog of almost 3,400 cases waiting to be investigated at the Legal Ombudsman “reflects the scale of the challenges” it faces, the chief ombudsman has said. The post LeO’s…
“Urgent action” on SLAPPs needed, says minister – but no legislation yet – Legal Futures
The government yesterday said it recognised “an urgent need for legislation” to prevent SLAPPs but would not at this stage commit to a standalone bill. The post “Urgent action” on…
Unlock the key to law firm success: improve payment collections – Legal Futures
Your dedication to your client’s cases is unmatched, but if your law firm isn’t getting paid promptly, you’re missing out on the revenue needed to thrive. Effective payment collection strategies…
Law Society leaders take their lumps but survive no-confidence vote – Legal Futures
The Law Society leadership yesterday fought off a vote of no confidence in how it represents conveyancers but took plenty of criticism along the way. The post Law Society leaders…
South Asian lawyers “experience discrimination in career progression” – Legal Futures
Two-thirds of South Asian partners in large London law firms have experienced racial discrimination in career progression, a new report has found. The post South Asian lawyers “experience discrimination in…
Complaints about the SRA rise by 29% – Legal Futures
Complaints about the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s handling of cases rose by 29% last year, with the increase in interventions part of the reason. The post Complaints about the SRA rise…
NY lawyers can passively invest in ABSs, says city bar association – Legal Futures
A New York lawyer may hold a financial interest in an alternative business structure operating legally elsewhere, the city bar association has said. The post NY lawyers can passively invest…
Dye & Durham launches Unity® Practice Management – Legal Futures
Dye & Durham has launched Unity® Practice Management, offering small and medium-sized law firms a tailor-made software to keep their operations running smoothly The post Dye & Durham launches Unity®…
Collect data with Law League from Conscious Solutions – Legal Futures
Data collection from clients is not just beneficial, but crucial for all law firms. By gathering data, you can improve your services and marketing based on their feedback. The post…
How to decide on the appropriate level of professional indemnity insurance (PII) for your law firm – Legal Futures
Deciding on the appropriate level of professional indemnity insurance to purchase for your law firm can be a complex process and include a variety of factors. The post How to…
Huge hike in compensation fund levy to go ahead – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is pressing ahead with a huge hike in the compensation fund levy in the wake of the spiralling cost of law firm failures. The post Huge…
Aggregation fears “set to drive up cost” of indemnity insurance – Legal Futures
Solicitors may face a more restricted professional indemnity insurance (PII) market this year amid growing concern over limitations on insurers aggregating claims. The post Aggregation fears “set to drive up…
Accusations fly amid “hostility” between LSB and Bar regulator – Legal Futures
Relations between the Legal Services Board and the Bar Standards Board are close to breaking point over the speed of reform at the barrister regulator. The post Accusations fly amid…
SRA reports two law firms to Treasury for breaching Russia sanctions – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has reported two law firms to the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, part of the Treasury, for breaching sanctions on Russia. The post SRA reports two…