Fine and reprimands for barrister over conduct as law firm owner – Legal Futures
A barrister has been fined £5,000 by a Bar disciplinary tribunal, after he failed to report an SRA investigation into the removal of 242 wills from a law firm he…
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Enhancing security through regular software updates – Legal Futures
One of the most effective ways to enhance security is by ensuring your legal practice management software is kept up-to-date. The post Enhancing security through regular software updates appeared first…
Data page – July 2024 – Law Gazette – Features
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available. – Read More
Landmark Information Group Q2 Property Trends Report (England and Wales) – Legal Futures
Landmark’s newly released Q2 Residential Property Trends report provides a comprehensive analysis of property data from the second quarter of the year, examining the entire residential property transaction chain. The…
E-scooters and the law – Legal Futures
Express Solicitors take a more in depth look at what the rules are for e-scooter use, private or rental, and what that means for anyone injured because of them. The…
£3.5 million settlement brings justice to injury victim – Legal Futures
We talk a lot about access to justice at ARAG because it’s the reason our business exists and a founding principle that has become more and more important in the…
Latest Osprey podcast shares secrets to being a successful law firm leader – Legal Futures
Osprey Approach announces that the latest episode in its interview series, Empowering Law Firm Leaders, is now available to watch and listen for free on YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music.…
Solicitor apprentice: ‘Will taking a gap year after qualifying kill my career?’ – Legal Cheek
Wants to travel In the latest instalment of our Career Conundrums series, a solicitor apprentice seeks readers’ opinions on whether taking a gap year upon qualification would harm her career.…
The best social media posts of the week – Legal Cheek
A round-up of online musings, memes and more ‘I gave some controversial advice last week ’ In Law School? Write running notes. Unusual and cool things in law firm offices…
Salary squeeze: What are City law firms really paying their junior lawyers? – Legal Cheek
OPEN THREAD It has been another summer of sizeable pay rises across the City for newly qualified (NQ) solicitors. But the often unseen effect of these headline-grabbing uplifts is pay…
Interactive website lets public play judge in real criminal cases – Legal Cheek
New initiative launched by Sentencing Council A new interactive website has been launched that allows member of the public to hand down their own sentences in real criminal cases. ‘You…
Trainee retention rates: Freshfields and Slaughters post 86% and 84% results – Legal Cheek
37 of 43 and 36 of 43 Freshfields and Slaughter and May have posted strong autumn trainee retention scores of 86% and 84% respectively. This makes Freshfields the top performer…
London Borough of Hackney reprimanded following cyber-attack – ICO News
We have issued the London Borough of Hackney with a reprimand following a cyber-attack in 2020 that led to hackers gaining access to and encrypting 440,000 files, affecting at least…
Partner profits rise at Ashurst and Clydes as more firms release financials – Legal Cheek
Hill Dickinson and CRS post strong numbers too The trend of law firms posting positive financial results continues, as both Ashurst and Clyde & Co report an increase in partner…
It’s a small world after all – Law Gazette – Features
The ‘fuller life experience’ of qualifying with a small firm is a solid foundation for a fulfilling career. How well do new paths to qualification support that? Catherine Baksi reports.…