Barriers to collaboration – Law Gazette – Features
(Sponsored content.) Why solicitors may hesitate to work with financial planners (and why you might want to reconsider). – Read More
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How shadow AI affects law firm compliance – Legal Futures
AI tools are increasingly integral to law firms’ operations. But what happens when lawyers and support staff start using AI outside the firm’s official systems? The post How shadow AI…
Burges Salmon gifts 5% bonus to all staff after strong year – Legal Cheek
Net profit up 25% Burges Salmon is rewarding all of its staff with a 5% bonus following another year of solid growth. The Bristol-headquartered firm saw turnover rise 9% to…
Freshfields to cut paralegal numbers at Manchester hub – Legal Cheek
‘Keep pace with a fast-changing legal market,’ MC firm says Manchester Freshfields is set to cut the number of paralegals in its legal support hub in Manchester, it has emerged.…
Monday morning round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend How a former junior lawyer created a $5bn AI legal start-up (£) Court room or soap opera? Employment…
Decisions and interventions – Law Gazette – Features
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal). – Read More
Disputes and the EU: Patching it up – Law Gazette – Features
Lawyers have profited from assisting clients who need Brexit ‘workarounds’, especially when it comes to disputes. But, as Katharine Freeland reports, the professional inconvenience for lawyers is taking its toll.…
Barrister referred to BSB for misleading tribunal with ChatGPT – Legal Futures
A barrister who used ChatGPT to draft grounds of appeal for the Upper Tribunal that included a fake case reference, and then failed to admit it, has been referred to…
Solicitor “did not perceive risk” of failing to witness PoA properly – Legal Futures
A solicitor who failed to properly witness a power of attorney during the pandemic has received a suspended suspension. The post Solicitor “did not perceive risk” of failing to witness…
FCA steps up campaign to warn consumers off law firms and CMCs – Legal Futures
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a £1m campaign to tell motor finance customers that they do not need to use a claims management company or law firm. The post…
High Court orders will writers to take part in mediation – Legal Futures
The High Court has consolidated a negligence claim against a will-writing company with a dispute over the will it drafted, and ordered the company to engage in mediation. The post…
Why some appeals are just not worth pursuing – Legal Futures
This case reinforces the need for clear, honest advice and a strong understanding of the risks associated with illegal working and civil penalty challenges. The post Why some appeals are…
Turnover for Express Solicitors nears £90m mark – Legal Futures
The personal injury law firm has been buoyed by recent acquisitions The post Turnover for Express Solicitors nears £90m mark appeared first on Legal Futures. – Read More
360 Law Group appoints Investment Banking Specialist Anthony Gahan as Chairman – Legal Futures
International tech-driven law firm 360 Law Group has appointed investment banking specialist Anthony Gahan as its new chairman. The post 360 Law Group appoints Investment Banking Specialist Anthony Gahan as…
Government deploys AI to stop crimes before they happen – Legal Cheek
New pilot will see offenders complete remote video check-ins Offenders could soon be answering to artificial intelligence (AI) as the government pilots new tech designed to prevent crimes before they…