Solicitor struck off for misleading judge about location – Legal Futures
A solicitor who “wasted valuable court time” by telling a recorder that he was in London when he was actually in Munich has been struck off. The post Solicitor struck…
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Call to cut out “second-rate lawyers” from SEND work – Legal Futures
The government has been urged to ensure that its reforms to special education needs and disabilities (SEND) provision remove “second-rate lawyers” from the system”. The post Call to cut out…
Most employers unprepared for menopause compliance deadline, as three in four say the law does not go far enough – Legal Futures
New research from VinciWorks reveals a significant governance gap on menopause at work, with most organisations yet to commit to action plans required under the Employment Rights Act The post…
Justice Sec Lammy unveils AI courts plan to tackle criminal case backlog – Legal Cheek
‘Blitz’ courts, AI transcription and prison vans in bus lanes among Deputy PM’s sweeping reforms David Lammy The Justice Secretary has a plan to drag the criminal court system into…
Former Magic Circle trainee who vlogged legal life reveals she’s quit BigLaw – Legal Cheek
Traded a six-figure salary for backpacking A popular legal influencer has swapped billables for backpacking, announcing her departure from BigLaw just months after qualifying at a Magic Circle law firm.…
7 things you can do if you haven’t secured a vac scheme or training contract yet – Legal Cheek
Boost your chances The graduate recruitment market is more competitive than ever, with record numbers of students studying law and increasing numbers of non-law graduates choosing to convert. And it’s…
Loss adjuster’s law firm makes first acquisition in growth push – Legal Futures
A law firm owned by a major loss adjusting business has made its first acquisition as it ramps up what has already been an expansive 18 months. The post Loss…
“Make LEI compulsory”, litigation funding expert tells MPs – Legal Futures
Legal expenses insurance should be compulsory for everyone, the co-chair of the Civil Justice Council working party on litigation funding has told MPs. The post “Make LEI compulsory”, litigation funding…
Client account interest scheme “could create meaningful change” – Legal Futures
An Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts scheme “could create meaningful change” by delivering a justice system that works for more people. The post Client account interest scheme “could create meaningful…
Investment in UK lawtech hit new record last year – Legal Futures
Investment in UK lawtech companies continues to rise rapidly, hitting a record £189m last year, a 35% jump on the previous year’s record, according to new research. The post Investment…
The UK’s global leadership in lawtech is at risk if women are left behind – Legal Futures
Tech has the equivalent of an old boy’s network. That makes it harder for women to break in. It also makes it harder when it comes to networking, finding backers…
World-class cybersecurity for UK law firms and why it’s more important than ever – Legal Futures
Over the last few years, the legal sector has found itself increasingly in the crosshairs for sophisticated cybercriminals due to the immense value of the data they hold. The post…
Litigation finance: A growth tool for SME law firms – Legal Futures
For many SME law firms and claims management companies operating in the consumer claims sector, the challenge is no longer identifying demand. It is funding it. The post Litigation finance:…
3 Million jobs – what the legal sector has taught us – Legal Futures
We have recently completed our 3 millionth job – a milestone that marks a significant moment not just for our team, but for the legal professionals we support every day.…
Are you taking source of funds seriously? – Legal Futures
Automating your source of funds checks is the key to avoiding unwelcome regulatory scrutiny – and that’s where Checkboard steps in. The post Are you taking source of funds seriously?…