Women in clinical negligence: Part 3 – Legal Futures
ARAG has been speaking to a number of women working in clinical negligence about their experiences and views on this challenging but extremely rewarding area of law. The post Women…
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Uni rank and degree grade best predict SQE success, report finds – Legal Cheek
Many factors influencing performance remain unknown A new report suggests that where you studied and how well you did at university remain the strongest predictors of performance in the Solicitors…
Digital assets “to play central role in law firm M&A” – Legal Futures
Digital assets, data and “repeatable, digitally enabled processes” will play a central role in future law firm mergers, two leading advisers have predicted. The post Digital assets “to play central…
Volume litigation and law firm consolidators on LSB’s agenda – Legal Futures
Volume litigation, consolidator law firms and unregulated legal service providers are the focus of a new consumer protection programme launched by the Legal Services Board. The post Volume litigation and…
Law Society’s diversity strategy to focus on disabled solicitors – Legal Futures
The Law Society is putting the focus on disabled solicitors, access to senior roles for all under-represented groups and improving workplace cultures in a three-year diversity strategy. The post Law…
CAT strikes out challenge to Scottish Bar rules – Legal Futures
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has struck out a challenge to the rules of the Faculty of Advocates, the Scottish Bar, over a restriction on who can instruct barristers. The post…
Law firm succession: Faithfuls or Traitors? – Legal Futures
Some law firms resort to round-table finger-pointing when they talk about succession planning as it seems to stir up emotions stronger even than profit sharing and bonuses. The post Law…
Search Acumen comments on interest rate decision and impact on property market – Legal Futures
Today’s decision to hold interest rates at 4% reflects the Bank of England’s continued caution in balancing growth against inflation, that, while stable, remains elevated at 3.8%. The post Search…
Family court delays fail to surprise lawyers – Law Gazette – Features
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SME Law firms strengthen cyber resilience and client trust with enterprise-grade protection from Access Managed Services – Legal Futures
UK law firms of all sizes can now benefit from enhanced cyber security as Access Managed Services (AMS), part of Access Legal introduces Microsoft 365 Defender Suite Security (formerly E5…
Highways made simple: Landmark’s solution for smarter conveyancing – Legal Futures
For conveyancing transactions, a Highways report is an essential resource, helping identify potential access issue and infrastructure considerations. However, as some conveyancers would agree, it can be a challenge to…
Empowering law firm leaders podcast: How to delegate effectively to build a profitable law firm – Legal Futures
The latest episode of Osprey Approach’s Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast discusses how effective delegation can transform the profitability and sustainability of modern law firms. The post Empowering law firm…
Presumption of contact: ‘We need evidence-based reform’ – Law Gazette – Features
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Repealing the presumption of contact – Law Gazette – Features
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Pro bono: Good, for nothing – Law Gazette – Features
Advice projects highlighted for UK Pro Bono Week, which ends today, showcase a legal profession increasingly focused on strategically important advice against a backdrop of soaring unmet need. Katharine Freeland…