Pointing the finger – Law Gazette – Features
With lawyers’ ethics under increasing scrutiny, the profession’s regulators have come out fighting, issuing a raft of reviews and reports. But deeper cultural change may also be needed, reports Joanna…
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Council fines law firm for breaking law in collecting rent for clients – Legal Futures
The First-tier Tribunal has upheld an £8,400 fine imposed on a law firm for not belonging to a client money protection scheme while collecting rent for properties owned by clients.…
“You’ve put a target on my back” – Hamas barrister attacks TV presenter – Legal Futures
The barrister acting for terror group Hamas has accused a Talk TV presenter of putting a “target on my back” by associating him with his client. The post “You’ve put…
$940m and counting – A&O Shearman among latest to cut Trump deal – Legal Futures
Five more leading law firms – including Anglo-American giant A&O Shearman – struck deals with President Donald Trump this weekend to avoid being targeted by punitive executive orders. The post…
Law firm employee banned for lying to client about complaint – Legal Futures
A law firm team manager who misled a client about the progress of his complaint rather than admit a mistake has been barred from working in the profession. The post…
Osprey’s latest podcast highlights how firms can supercharge their business development and client experience – Legal Futures
How to address common business development challenges and deliver excellent client service are just two of the topics covered in the latest episode of Osprey Approach’s popular podcast series, Empowering…
SearchFlow Summit 2025 – Driving change: Insights for a sustainable future – Legal Futures
SearchFlow’s annual event, the SearchFlow Summit 2025, will take place on Thursday 12 June at the Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch in London, with a theme of ‘Driving change: Insights for a sustainable future’.…
Larger companies turn to 360 Business Law’s AI Contract Review Service to cut costs, boost speed and enhance accuracy – Legal Futures
More and more of 360 Business Law’s larger clients are turning to its AI Contract Review Service to accelerate their contract processes, improve efficiency, and reduce legal review costs. The…
Brabners becomes member of Association of Law Firm Merger Advisers – Legal Futures
Leading independent law firm Brabners has become a member of ALFMA, the Association of Law Firm Merger Advisers. The post Brabners becomes member of Association of Law Firm Merger Advisers…
Are your fees keeping up? What data says about today’s market rates – Legal Futures
Hoowla analysis shows an average conveyancing fee of £1,361.70 for freehold properties and £1,521.61 for leasehold properties, with price brackets reflecting both transaction types. The post Are your fees keeping…
Aussie lawyer who pulled sickie to watch football loses unfair dismissal claim – Legal Cheek
Ultimately undone by Instagram pics A lawyer who emailed in sick to spend time with friends at an Aussie Rules football game has lost his unfair dismissal claim against his…
The best social media posts of the week – Legal Cheek
A round-up of online musings, memes and more What do Gen Z Lawyers Want? Their work dinner is £135 a head. I can’t help thinking that some barristers are earning…
BigLaw associate goes viral on TikTok urging law students to ditch influencer dreams – Legal Cheek
Don’t risk your legal rep A US lawyer has gone viral on TikTok after warning students to think twice before becoming “lawfluencers”, arguing that BigLaw and social media “do not…
Debunking five common myths about AI for the sceptical and scared – Legal Futures
The direction of travel is clear, especially for those of us in the legal sector, where adoption has been rapid: AI is now a fact of modern working life. The…
Lawyers for Hamas under spotlight over bid to remove terror label – Legal Futures
A South London law firm representing Hamas has put itself at the centre of a political and social media storm after applying to have it removed from the list of…