Head of property certified ID documents without seeing them – Legal Futures
The head of commercial property at a law firm who certified a client’s ID documents as true and complete copies without seeing the originals has been struck off. The post…
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AI “enables smaller law firms to handle very large cases” – Legal Futures
AI will “revolutionise” the way very large litigation cases are handled by allowing smaller firms to do the work, the chief executive of a Stafford-based practice has predicted. The post…
Lawyers back High Court decision on Zahawi solicitor – Legal Futures
Lawyers have welcomed the High Court decision to overturn the finding of misconduct against Nadeem Zahawi’s lawyer – but Dan Neidle calls it surprising and concerning. The post Lawyers back…
Judicial diversity strategy focuses on Black and disabled judges – Legal Futures
The new judicial diversity strategy has prioritised increasing the number of Black judges and ensuring reasonable adjustments are provided for disabled judges. The post Judicial diversity strategy focuses on Black…
Our vision for 2026: A shared approach to AML – Legal Futures
We want to see law firms start taking AML compliance as seriously as it deserves. This means treating it not as a tick-box exercise or a procedural necessity, but as…
Litera launches Litera One mobile app, bringing agentic AI to lawyers wherever work happens – Legal Futures
Litera, a global leader in legal AI technology solutions, launched the iOS mobile application of Litera One, the AI-enabled legal platform that unifies drafting, review, and knowledge management inside Microsoft 365.…
The essential environmental ‘search pack’ for development deals – Legal Futures
As a property or real estate lawyer, we know your clients rely on you to foresee risks before they become liabilities. Getting your due-diligence right before acquiring a site is…
tmGroup – Legal Futures
For over 25 years, tmGroup has helped conveyancers and property professionals tackle the challenges that slow transactions down: compliance pressures, data complexity and manual processes. The post tmGroup appeared first…
Bar Council appoints first conduct commissioner to tackle sexual harassment – Legal Cheek
Dame Maria Miller takes up new role Dame Maria Miller The Bar Council has appointed its first-ever commissioner for conduct in a move aimed at tackling bullying and sexual harassment…
City lawyer overturns £50k fine for ‘without prejudice’ email – Legal Cheek
Osborne Clarke partner in High Court success A senior City lawyer who was fined £50,000 after a disciplinary tribunal found he had breached regulatory rules by sending a “without prejudice”…
High Court overturns Zahawi solicitor misconduct finding – Legal Futures
The High Court has overturned the finding of misconduct made about the solicitor for former Conservative Chancellor Nadeem Zahawi. The post High Court overturns Zahawi solicitor misconduct finding appeared first…
Ex-cabinet minister named Bar’s first Commissioner for Conduct – Legal Futures
Former Conservative cabinet minister Dame Maria Miller – who used to chair Parliament’s women and equalities committee – has been named the Bar’s first ever Commissioner for Conduct. The post…
In-house lawyers most concerned about AI-related disputes – Legal Futures
Senior in-house lawyers and general counsel are most concerned about an increase in disputes relating to AI, and are increasing investment in their disputes teams, a report has found. The…
No plans to review regulation of estate planning, says minister – Legal Futures
The government has no plans to review the regulation of estate planning and trust-selling practices in the wake of the collapse of Anglo-Scottish law firm McClure, a justice minister has…
Decisions and interventions – Law Gazette – Features
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal). – Read More