Service failure dooms negligence claim against law firm – Legal Futures
The High Court has thrown out a professional negligence action against a City law firm because of the claimant’s failure to serve the particulars of claim in time. The post…
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Circuit judge was “overfamiliar” with junior female staff member – Legal Futures
A male circuit judge who was “overfamiliar” with a junior female member of staff has been handed formal advice for misconduct, rather than the recommended warning. The post Circuit judge…
Continuing competence still in the SRA’s headlights – Legal Futures
The SRA’s second annual assessment of continuing competence leaves lawyers and COLPs in little doubt that the regulatory spotlight is still firmly on whether skills and knowledge are being maintained.…
Beware of finger slips – new Moneypenny survey shows potential pitfalls for the texting generation – Legal Futures
A new survey from Moneypenny, the global leader in outsourced communication, reveals how errors can result in misunderstandings and potentially embarrassing consequences. The post Beware of finger slips – new…
BigHand announces strategic partnership with DocStyle to enhance document productivity offering with comparison and repair functionality – Legal Futures
BigHand, a global leader in legal technology solutions, announced today a strategic partnership with DocStyle, a leading provider of document comparison and repair solutions. The post BigHand announces strategic partnership…
Express Solicitors continues strong record in Legal 500 – Legal Futures
All the recent success at Express Solicitors has been recognised in the Legal 500 for 2025 in both the personal injury and clinical negligence categories. The post Express Solicitors continues…
The property market in focus: Can we overcome transaction delays and meet housing targets? – Legal Futures
Our most recent webinar, which aired live on Thursday 12 September, aimed to tackle several pressing questions in the property industry. The post The property market in focus: Can we…
Let’s get ready to crumble: the Great Legal Bake returns 4-8 November! – Legal Futures
The Great Legal Bake returns next month and budding bakers across the UK are prepping their cake tins and getting ready to celebrate Pro Bono Week (4 – 8 November). The…
Why is the SaaS model becoming so popular for dictation software? – Legal Futures
Here are our top ten reasons why Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is increasingly popular with businesses of all sizes, including those looking to implement dictation solutions. The post Why is the SaaS…
The best social media posts of the week – Legal Cheek
A round-up of online musings, memes and more Heard in a courtroom (part 3) The EU screwed up again Terrified View this post on Instagram A post shared by Litigation_God…
Senior solicitor reprimanded for inappropriate comments to probation officer – Legal Cheek
Showed her pic of naked woman A senior solicitor has been reprimanded after making a series of inappropriate comments towards a junior female probation officer. Geoffrey White, who was admitted…
Court criticises solicitor in relationship with client for work on her claim – Legal Futures
The High Court has criticised a “seriously mistaken” senior solicitor for leading on a £1.3m claim against another law firm when he was in a romantic relationship with the claimant.…
CA rejects public access barristers’ bid for outstanding fees – Legal Futures
The Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by two public access barristers to be paid nearly £125,000 in fees after the lower courts found a key term in their…
Strike-off for partner caught by paedophile hunter “sting” – Legal Futures
A former partner at top firm DWF who was convicted after being caught in a ‘sting’ operation by a paedophile hunter group has now been struck off. The post Strike-off…
Woman sentenced for allowing use of account in conveyancing fraud – Legal Futures
A woman who allowed her bank account to be used in a conveyancing fraud has been given an 18-month suspended jail sentence. The post Woman sentenced for allowing use of…