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UK software company launches first private sovereign AI for business – Legal Futures
OneAdvanced, trusted UK headquartered software provider, has announced the launch of OneAdvanced AI – a secure Large Language Model (LLM) made with businesses in mind delivering AI for role, organisation,…
Reed Smith retains 10 out 15 NQ solicitors as it confirms trainee salary rises – Legal Cheek
Announced after record revenues Reed Smith has retained 67% of its London trainees, with ten newly qualified (NQ) solicitors from a cohort of fifteen staying on in permanent roles. Four…
Latest SQE1 sitting sees 56% pass – Legal Cheek
Up from a record low of 44% The report on the latest SQE1 sitting has been released, showing an overall pass rate of 56% — up slightly on last summer’s…
SRA: Claims firms “destabilised” by litigation funding deals – Legal Futures
Relationships with litigation funders are destabilising some high-volume consumer claims law firms, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has warned. The post SRA: Claims firms “destabilised” by litigation funding deals appeared first…
Tribunal warns solicitors of dangers when acting for family – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has warned solicitors of the dangers of acting for family members after fining one who preferred his wife in the distribution of an estate. The post…
Judges tell government not to extend whiplash tariff model – Legal Futures
The senior judiciary has warned the government not to extend the whiplash tariff to larger or different types of claims, it emerged yesterday. The post Judges tell government not to…
Settlement agreement legal fees part of NDA problem, MPs told – Legal Futures
The money employers have to pay employees for legal advice on settlement agreements is not enough to deal with the NDAs they routinely include, MPs were told yesterday. The post…
Litera appoints Priyanka Singh as Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and growth – Legal Futures
Litera, a global leader in legal technology solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Priyanka Singh as Chief Financial Officer. The post Litera appoints Priyanka Singh as Chief Financial…
How are you adapting to fixed recoverable costs: Take the survey – Legal Futures
We here at Legal Futures, in conjunction with the FRCConnect team at Kain Knight Costs Lawyers, are keen to understand how the legal profession has been affected so far and…
Skadden removes diversity content from UK grad rec site as firm comes under fire over $100 million Trump deal – Legal Cheek
Exclusive: Reference to D&I networks taken down Skadden appears to have removed a section from its UK graduate recruitment website that outlined the diversity networks available to trainee solicitors, Legal…
Shoosmiths offers £1 million bonus pot to encourage AI use among staff – Legal Cheek
Cash rewards for reaching one million prompts on Microsoft Copilot Shoosmiths has become the first major UK law firm to announce it will tie bonuses to how much lawyers use…
Transitioning from employed solicitor to consultant: A personal journey – Legal Futures
After spending the early years of my career in legal practice working in a traditional role as an employed solicitor, I found myself yearning for greater flexibility and autonomy. The…
Another BigLaw firm strikes deal with Trump – Legal Cheek
Willkie follows Paul Weiss and Skadden Willkie Farr & Gallagher has become the latest US giant to strike a deal with President Donald Trump in order to avoid a potentially…
BBC unveils ‘high-octane’ legal drama following the lives of young Glasgow lawyers – Legal Cheek
Scottish Suits? Legal Cheek readers may be interested in a new drama confirmed by the BBC, which follows the lives of young lawyers working Scotland’s “high-octane” legal scene. The BBC’s…