UK regulator ‘closely monitoring’ situation The UK bar regulator is “closely monitoring” the situation in Bangladesh, where civil unrest is jeopardising the ability of aspiring barristers to sit their exams.…
Potentially career ending The regulator has reminded students not to share information about the content of assessment questions on the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), warning that those who do risk…
The SRA has started a new round of AML inspections and updated its guidance on what to expect if you receive one. All law firms have also to complete an…
A solicitor whose firm was one of three shut down a year ago after being named in a Daily Mail undercover investigation is to face the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. The…
The SRA is contacting a group of immigration and asylum solicitors whose training records did not provide “sufficient assurances” that they are maintaining their competence. The post SRA to contact…
The Association of Costs Lawyers has backed the creation of a new membership category for non-costs lawyers, with launched a further consultation on describing them as ‘costs paralegals’. The post…
The leaders of large UK companies care much more about protecting brands and reputations when deciding their legal strategies than success in court or a settlement. The post Big companies…
New research reveals that both law firms and their clients are increasingly reassured by the ability of cloud service providers to protect their data from the various cybersecurity-related threats posed…
The new government has pledged to fix asylum and immigration, but lawyers point out that much of the detail remains lacking. Catherine Baksi reports – Read More
Choosing the right case management software for your law firm can feel like navigating a maze. But it doesn’t have to be. By following a structured approach, you can find…
By Legal Futures Associate Landmark Information Group “I think we can sometimes speak a different language at points. Getting together and understanding each other’s different worlds a little bit better…
Take effect in November Shoosmiths has confirmed newly qualified (NQ) lawyer salaries will increase this year to £97,000 in London and £63,000 in the regions. This equates to an 8%…
Eversheds Sutherland and Irwin Mitchell also post results DWF has reported a 14% increase in revenues, some 10 months after it delisted from the London Stock Exchange following a buyout…
Two solicitors and their brother have been granted an interim injunction by the High Court after a neighbour made “defamatory allegations” to one of their employers. The post Solicitors granted…
The CAT has made an overseas funder’s compliance with key parts of the Association of Litigation Funders’ code of conduct a condition of granting a collective proceedings order. The post…