Former law firm CEO takes majority stake in legal pricing platform – Legal Futures
The former chief executive of listed legal services group RBG Holdings has taken a majority stake in a platform which uses AI to help law firms price their work. The…
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‘A National emergency’ – Law Gazette – Features
The government wants to tackle an epidemic of domestic violence against women, but beleaguered justice professionals can only do so much without more resources. Catherine Baksi reports. – Read More
Is Great British Railways finally on track? – Law Gazette – Features
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Inquest delays – a never-ending story – Law Gazette – Features
Coroners’ courts. – Read More
Disgraced human rights lawyer admits fraud charges connected to claims against Iraqi war veterans – Legal Cheek
Philip Shiner received £3 million under legal aid contract A former prominent human rights lawyer has admitted to three counts of fraud related to claims against British soldiers accused of…
Training contract, apprenticeship, self-fund SQE or paralegal – which route into the profession should I take? – Legal Cheek
Aspiring solicitor seeks help In the latest instalment of our Career Conundrums series, a career changer is exploring affordable and low-risk options for becoming a solicitor. “Hi LC, I’m in…
Nearly 500 law firms sanctioned for transparency failures – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has sanctioned 470 law firms in the past 18 months over failures to comply with its transparency rules. The post Nearly 500 law firms sanctioned for…
Phil Shiner pleads guilty to legal aid fraud – Legal Futures
Disgraced human rights lawyer Phil Shiner has pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud over legal aid applications for claims against British soldiers accused of ill treatment of Iraqi detainees.…
London law firm takes stake in esports talent management agency – Legal Futures
A London law firm has launched a talent management agency for esports and gaming professionals, in partnership with an established esports business. The post London law firm takes stake in…
Business Moves Group – Legal Futures
Business Moves Group (BMG) is a leading provider of business relocation and change management services across the UK. The post Business Moves Group appeared first on Legal Futures. – Read…
“Historic milestone” – CILEX lawyer appointed as a recorder – Legal Futures
The first CILEX Lawyer to become a recorder has been appointed after eligibility requirements were changed last year. Nick Hanning, a former CILEX president, will sit in family. The post…
How the Oldham community helped my law firm against rioters – Legal Futures
On the evening of 7 August, we anxiously watched CCTV footage from outside the building, waiting for the mob. Our blood ran cold when we saw a group of around…
Construction: Launch of the Retention Protection Pledge – Legal Futures
With the recent news that ISG has entered administration, the spotlight has returned once more to the challenges and risks facing contractors and sub-contractors in the UK’s construction sector. The…
Express Solicitors makes further strides in the top 100 law firms – Legal Futures
The Lawyer Top 200 UK Law Firms list is now live, and Manchester-based Express Solicitors has improved on its ranking once again, coming in at 71, up nine places from…
Milbank dishes out hefty summer bonuses to lawyers – Legal Cheek
Cash awards of up to £19.5k US law firm Milbank has splashed the cash this summer, dishing out hefty bonuses to its lawyers across the world, including London. Bonuses for…