The ILFM Spring Conference – Legal Futures
The ILFM’s Spring Conference 2025 took place on 22 May at The Law Society’s prestigious London office. The post The ILFM Spring Conference appeared first on Legal Futures. – Read…
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‘Godfather of AI’ thinks tech won’t hurt plumbers — but could spell trouble for paralegals – Legal Cheek
Intellectual labour at risk of replacement says Geoffrey Hinton The computer scientist dubbed ‘the Godfather of AI’ has identified legal assistants and paralegals as among the roles most at risk…
Eversheds and Pinsents boost NQ lawyer pay as more City firms join summer salary surge – Legal Cheek
£110k and £105k Eversheds Sutherland and Pinsent Masons are the latest law firms to dish out pay rises to their newly qualified associates. Eversheds has upped salaries for its London-based…
Law firm prices have risen ahead of inflation since 2020 – Legal Futures
Prices for basic legal services have increased by more than inflation in recent years, while law firms offering fixed costs are significantly cheaper than those giving estimates. The post Law…
Reynolds avoids SRA action – unless he calls himself a solicitor again – Legal Futures
The SRA has decided not to take action over business secretary Jonathan Reynolds calling himself a solicitor – but warned him of possible prosecution should he do it again. The…
Number of fines issued by SRA more than doubles in a year – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Regulation Authority issued 173 fines to law firms and individuals in its last financial year, more than twice the number of the previous year. The post Number of…
Conveyancers launch own guidance to reduce enquiries – Legal Futures
A grassroots initiative to reduce the number of unnecessary enquiries which can delay conveyancing transactions has gone live. The post Conveyancers launch own guidance to reduce enquiries appeared first on…
ABA seeks to put end to Trump “intimidation” of law firms – Legal Futures
The American Bar Association has brought legal action against the Trump administration over its “ongoing unlawful policy of intimidation against lawyers”. The post ABA seeks to put end to Trump…
SRA AML Data collection exercise – Legal Futures
The SRA is conducting another data collection exercise in respect of the Money Laundering Regulations and the Sanctions regime which commences on 7 July 2025 and closes on 15 August…
From blank pages to press coverage – Legal Futures
Whether you’re a lawyer wanting to up your media profile or a law firm marketer looking to refresh and update your skills, this new training programme from Black Letter Communications,…
SRA tweaks how SQE students apply for reasonable adjustments – Legal Cheek
Regulator takes steps to improve process The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has made several changes to the way students apply for reasonable adjustments during the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). The…
Aspiring barrister walks ‘ever expanding spiral’ in creative legal job hunt – Legal Cheek
Facing rejection online, Thomas Isaac is taking his CV to law firms’ doors Thomas Isaac An aspiring lawyer is taking an unconventional approach to securing legal work experience, walking in…
Law firm to pay wasted costs after failing to address claim problems – Legal Futures
A law firm that continued claims against defendants when it did nothing in the face of evidence that they were the wrong parties has been ordered to pay wasted costs.…
Solicitor fails in challenge to judge’s finding of “indefensible” conduct – Legal Futures
The Court of Appeal has rejected a solicitor’s challenge to judicial criticism of his “indefensible” conduct, motivated by money, in using leaked privileged material to help win an arbitration. The…
Unethical behaviour by barristers “more limited and nuanced” – Legal Futures
The evidence of unethical behaviour by barristers is “more limited and nuanced” than that relating to other lawyers, the Bar Council has said. The post Unethical behaviour by barristers “more…