Business fatigue to AI will risk job security – Legal Futures
Whilst we know professional learning has always been part of career paths, to hire, retain and keep talent, AI needs to be embedded as a core part of this training.…
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Strike-off for advocate who lied about arriving after court hearing – Legal Futures
A self-employed advocate who lied in an attendance note about a court hearing in an attempt to cover up the fact he had missed it, has been struck off. The…
Legal Ombudsman receives record number of complaints – Legal Futures
The rising tide of complaints to the Legal Ombudsman continues to accelerate, with 37% more in the last quarter of 2025 compared to a year earlier and the most in…
No misconduct by judge who wrongly jailed barrister – Legal Futures
The High Court has ruled that there was no misconduct by a judge who wrongly jailed a barrister for contempt of court. The post No misconduct by judge who wrongly…
Justice system “should not be funded by client money” – Legal Futures
The justice system is a core public service that should not be funded “through the appropriation of client money” by an Interest on Lawyers’ Client Account scheme, the Law Society…
Organisations with strong knowledge foundations pull ahead on AI, growth, and client trust, new iManage study finds – Legal Futures
Study of 3,185 decision-makers across 26 countries shows organisations with mature knowledge foundations outperform peers on growth, trust, and scalable AI adoption The post Organisations with strong knowledge foundations pull…
SRA Review of compliance highlights ongoing challenges for COFAs – Legal Futures
iCOFA – The COFA Institute, provides a vital support network for COFAs and those directly supporting COFAs, offering a space where professionals in the role can connect, share experiences and…
Leading legal technology provider Bundledocs announce the appointment of Dan Page as Senior Account Executive in APAC – Legal Futures
Bundledocs, the leading cloud-based document bundling software provider, has announced the appointment of Dan Page as Senior Account Executive in the APAC market. The post Leading legal technology provider Bundledocs…
Brabners strengthens financial services offering with strategic partner appointment – Legal Futures
Purpose-led independent law firm Brabners has strengthened its financial services offering with the appointment of Paul Godsmark as partner in its Corporate Defence and Compliance team. The post Brabners strengthens…
How AI and automation are redefining legal practice – Legal Futures
Firms are no longer simply digitising processes, they are rethinking how technology can be tailored to support their unique workflows and long-term goals. The post How AI and automation are…
Express Solicitors helps society as well as injured people, new report shows – Legal Futures
Personal injury law firm Express Solicitors has added to its achievements and purpose by evidencing the substantial effect it has on society as a whole as well as the injured…
Ministry of Justice orders deletion of the UK’s largest court reporting database – Legal Cheek
Blow for open justice A digital archive that helped journalists track criminal court cases is being shut down by the Ministry of Justice. Courtsdesk will reportedly be deleted within days…
Challenge Cup 2026 – Charlesworth Nicholl win Round 1 QUIZ [blogging] – Devon & Somerset Law Society Blog Updates
Challenge Cup 26 Round 1 – CHARLESWORTH NICHOLL win the QUIZ The first round of the DASLS 2026 Challenge Cup took place at Bomba in Exeter on the 10th February…
When it comes to sanctions compliance, don’t get caught out by world events – Legal Futures
Sanctions non-compliance can trigger major regulatory action, leading to financial penalties, reputational damage, and even criminal liability. The post When it comes to sanctions compliance, don’t get caught out by…
‘I’m older than my supervisor, and the dynamic feels slightly awkward’ – Legal Cheek
Career changer seeks guidance In our latest Career Conundrum, a trainee who entered the legal profession after a previous career is concerned about the awkwardness that has arisen because they…