Costs of low-value clin neg claims now exceed damages – Legal Futures
Claimant costs bills for clinical negligence claims valued up to £25,000 now exceed damages for the first time, and costs overall have risen by 11%, according to NHS data. The…
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High Court rectifies will after solicitor’s “clerical error” – Legal Futures
A High Court judge has rectified a will after finding it was “beyond doubt” that the solicitor who drafted it “made a clerical error” in failing to implement her client’s…
LeO’s backlog “reflects scale of challenges”, chief ombudsman says – Legal Futures
The backlog of almost 3,400 cases waiting to be investigated at the Legal Ombudsman “reflects the scale of the challenges” it faces, the chief ombudsman has said. The post LeO’s…
“Urgent action” on SLAPPs needed, says minister – but no legislation yet – Legal Futures
The government yesterday said it recognised “an urgent need for legislation” to prevent SLAPPs but would not at this stage commit to a standalone bill. The post “Urgent action” on…
Unlock the key to law firm success: improve payment collections – Legal Futures
Your dedication to your client’s cases is unmatched, but if your law firm isn’t getting paid promptly, you’re missing out on the revenue needed to thrive. Effective payment collection strategies…
Clifford Chance revenues climb to £2.3 billion amid US expansion – Legal Cheek
PEP comes in at £2.04 million Clifford Chance has gone public with its latest set of financial results, recording upticks in both global revenues and profits. The Magic Circle firm…
Solicitor rebuked for spitting at neighbours while drunk – Legal Cheek
Went on to breach restraining order A solicitor who damaged his neighbours’ front door and spat at them while intoxicated has been rebuked by the regulator. In February 2023, David…
Law Society leaders take their lumps but survive no-confidence vote – Legal Futures
The Law Society leadership yesterday fought off a vote of no confidence in how it represents conveyancers but took plenty of criticism along the way. The post Law Society leaders…
South Asian lawyers “experience discrimination in career progression” – Legal Futures
Two-thirds of South Asian partners in large London law firms have experienced racial discrimination in career progression, a new report has found. The post South Asian lawyers “experience discrimination in…
Complaints about the SRA rise by 29% – Legal Futures
Complaints about the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s handling of cases rose by 29% last year, with the increase in interventions part of the reason. The post Complaints about the SRA rise…
NY lawyers can passively invest in ABSs, says city bar association – Legal Futures
A New York lawyer may hold a financial interest in an alternative business structure operating legally elsewhere, the city bar association has said. The post NY lawyers can passively invest…
Dye & Durham launches Unity® Practice Management – Legal Futures
Dye & Durham has launched Unity® Practice Management, offering small and medium-sized law firms a tailor-made software to keep their operations running smoothly The post Dye & Durham launches Unity®…
Collect data with Law League from Conscious Solutions – Legal Futures
Data collection from clients is not just beneficial, but crucial for all law firms. By gathering data, you can improve your services and marketing based on their feedback. The post…
Essex school reprimanded after using facial recognition technology for canteen payments – ICO News
We have issued a reprimand to a school that broke the law when it introduced facial recognition technology (FRT). – Read More
SRA confirms 200% hike in compensation fund levy for solicitors – Legal Cheek
£90 each The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is proceeding with plans to increase the contributions solicitors must make to a special compensation fund by a hefty 200%. The move means…