A firm of one’s own – Law Gazette – Features
How do you avoid the dream of building your own specialist firm from becoming a nightmare? Joanna Goodman talks to solicitors who know. – Read More
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Court issues stark warning to lawyers over AI-generated fake cases – Legal Futures
The president of the King’s Bench Division today issued a stark warning to lawyers about the serious consequences they will face for misusing AI before the courts. The post Court…
The CJC proposals for litigation funding reform seek to promote access to justice alongside ‘fair and proportionate’ regulation – Legal Futures
The Civil Justice Council has recently published a comprehensive set of recommendations for reform of the litigation funding sector. The post The CJC proposals for litigation funding reform seek to…
CMS boosts NQ solicitor pay in London to £120k – Legal Cheek
Rises in regions too CMS has increased the salaries of its newly qualified (NQ) lawyers in London to £120,000, with regional offices and those in Scotland also seeing salary rises.…
The best social media posts of the week – Legal Cheek
A round-up of online musings, memes and more I have Peppa pig to thank for my training contract Boss: “it’ll be easier for us to discuss on a quick call”…
“Manifestly incompetent” solicitor suspended over running of firm – Legal Futures
A sole practitioner who was dismissed as a consultant after selling their firm has been suspended for three months by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. The post “Manifestly incompetent” solicitor suspended…
Profession welcomes CJC report – except FCA oversight of law firms – Legal Futures
This week’s Civil Justice Council report on litigation funding has received a positive reaction from the profession, except the idea of the FCA co-regulating law firms with ‘portfolio funding’. The…
Acquisition marks next step in aggressive growth at Octopus Legacy – Legal Futures
The Octopus Group, the £13bn financial services and energy business, claims it is now the second largest estate planning business in the country after buying WSL Will Writing. The post…
Ex-Linklaters employee banned for “serious sexual misconduct” – Legal Futures
A former employee of Linklaters has been made subject to controls on his future employment in the profession over “serious sexual misconduct” targeted at a junior colleague. The post Ex-Linklaters…
AI adoption among law firms outpaces readiness: Access Legal shares plan to close the gap – Legal Futures
While 68% of law firms report using GenAI at least once a week 37% cite integration challenges and 41% express doubts about the reliability of AI outputs, revealing a clear…
How solicitors can break the mistrust cycle in claims – Legal Futures
Solicitors who adopt modern tools like OCC AI, combined with human integrity, will stand out in a market fatigued by aggressive tactics. The post How solicitors can break the mistrust…
Top personal injury lawyer puts £20 million mansion on the market – Legal Cheek
12 bedrooms, cocktail bars, a home-gym, cinema room and more! Credit: Sanderson Young A top Newcastle-based personal injury lawyer has put his colossal Victorian Gothic mansion up for sale for…
Empowering your firm with Generative AI: Navigating security in Microsoft 365 Copilot – Legal Futures
Stridon explore some of the core insights for legal leaders who want to move forward with AI, without putting their firm or clients at risk. The post Empowering your firm…
ATE in action case study: Dispute over final wishes in contested Will – Legal Futures
The case concerns a handwritten Will made in 2020 by the deceased`s former husband which was made less than a month before her death which left him her entire estate…
Investigation raises doubts about rigour of Law Society’s CQS – Legal Futures
Seven in 10 law firms fined for anti-money laundering breaches in recent months have Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation, raising serious questions about how it is checked and enforced. Research…