SRA could ban ‘no win, no fee’ label in volume claims shake-up – Legal Futures
A ban on using the term ‘no win, no fee’ and enhanced oversight of law firms are among ideas put forward by the SRA to make the high-volume consumer claims…
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“Tough winter ahead for conveyancers,” research warns – Legal Futures
Conveyancers are set to experience a “sharp decline” in transaction volumes this year amid further consolidation in the market, new research has shown. The post “Tough winter ahead for conveyancers,”…
Upfront payments would filter out weak class actions, says think tank – Legal Futures
Litigation funders should have to purchase a small percentage of class actions before they are certified as part of efforts to improve the system, a think tank has recommended. The…
Data page – September 2025 – Law Gazette – Features
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available. – Read More
Simmons & Simmons unveils AI law internship – Legal Cheek
‘Outstanding’ students may secure permanent role Simmons & Simmons has launched what it says is a first-of-its-kind dedicated AI law internship, aimed at aspiring lawyers and students with a strong…
Privately educated and Oxbridge elite still dominate top judiciary, report finds – Legal Cheek
‘Disappointing’ says social mobility charity The upper ranks of the judiciary remain overwhelmingly dominated by those who attended private schools or Oxbridge unis, according to new research by the social…
Suspension of refugee family reunion route – Law Gazette – Features
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Judge heavily criticises solicitor whose client “did not exist” – Legal Futures
A judge has heavily criticised a solicitor who acted for a woman he decided did not actually exist in a bid to stop a property sale, in a case he…
SDT: Top libel firm instructed “in furtherance of fraud” – Legal Futures
Top media law firm Carter-Ruck was instructed “in furtherance of fraud” by cryptocurrency scam OneCoin and its co-founder Dr Ruja Ignatova, the SDT said this week. The post SDT: Top…
HMRC urged to exclude solicitors from adviser registration scheme – Legal Futures
HMRC needs to exclude solicitors from legislation requiring tax advisers who interact with it on behalf of clients to register and meet minimum standards, the Law Society has argued. The…
Centralised property data system needed to improve moving process – Legal Futures
The government needs to ensure better up-front information and create a centralised property data system to improve the home-buying process, Santander argued yesterday. The post Centralised property data system needed…
Compliance platforms shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all solution – Legal Futures
Law firms are increasingly turning to technology to automate workflows and make important gains in efficiency and productivity. The post Compliance platforms shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all solution appeared first on…
Five key regulatory considerations when selling a law firm – Legal Futures
Unlike more straight forward corporate transactions, the sale of a legal practice carries with it unique regulatory requirements, and it is crucial that these matters are properly addressed to ensure…
How seasonal marketing can elevate your law firm’s strategy – Legal Futures
Autumn is here, signalling the start of a flurry of activity in our calendars that will likely last until the new year. The post How seasonal marketing can elevate your…
Barrister becomes latest ‘victim’ of fake ChatGPT cases – Legal Cheek
Reported to regulator A barrister has been referred to the Bar Standards Board (BSB) after citing a non-existent case generated by ChatGPT in immigration tribunal proceedings, later arguing he was…