Have your say on external finance for law firms – Legal Futures
In January this year, we came together with the Law Society to publish a report based on a survey carried out entitled “strategic sector insights” for law firms. The post…
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Seddons GSC selects iManage to modernise document and email management with cloud-first approach – Legal Futures
UK-based law firm Seddons GSC has selected iManage as part of a broader strategy to modernise and streamline its document and email management. The post Seddons GSC selects iManage to…
The effect of time on the Right to Be Forgotten in the UK – Legal Futures
The Right to Be Forgotten allows private individuals to ask search engines, for example Google or Bing, and AI platforms, e.g. ChatGPT, to remove articles and images from results (delist)…
ULaw lecturer appointed Law Society president – Legal Cheek
Mark Evans takes top role on Chancery Lane Law Society president Mark Evans A solicitor-turned-law lecturer has taken over the reins at the Law Society. Mark Evans, who teaches land…
Top legal bodies accuse politicians of ‘irresponsible and dangerous’ attacks on lawyers – Legal Cheek
‘Rising tide of intimidation’ The UK’s leading legal bodies have accused politicians of using “irresponsible and dangerous” language that is putting lawyers and judges at risk. In a rare joint…
Black history month: First-class citizens – Law Gazette – Features
The Race Relations Act 1965 ducked key issues but stands as a seismic legislative moment, paving the way for the more comprehensive laws that followed. On its diamond anniversary, Eduardo…
PE-backed law firm expands referral network across country – Legal Futures
An expanding West Midlands law firm, acquired this time last year by a private equity house, is to expand its referral service for smaller firms across the country. The post…
Head of family law cleared of serious wrongdoing over decree nisi – Legal Futures
A senior family lawyer has been cleared of dishonesty and lack of integrity over an application for a decree nisi that was not made and remained outstanding for a year.…
Legal tech Investment hits record level in 2025 – Legal Futures
Investment in UK legal tech has surged to a record level this year, with £117m raised by 27 companies in the first six months – close to the total for…
Lawyers Who Care “breaking down barriers” for aspiring lawyers – Legal Futures
The group Lawyers Who Care has arranged mentorships for 77 aspiring lawyers who have been in the care system in its first year, an impact report has shown. The post…
Mazur: LSB to review past guidance issued on litigation rights – Legal Futures
The LSB is to review how all the regulators and representative bodies have “ensured that information on conducting litigation was accurate and reliable”, in the wake of the Mazur ruling.…
Law firms told to ditch ‘Dear Sirs’ – Legal Cheek
New Law Society guidance The Law Society has issued new diversity and inclusion guidance urging law firms to ditch “Dear Sirs”, a standard legal greeting dating back to a time…
How to get your clients legally ready quicker – Legal Futures
If you’re still using manual checks, you’re probably spending a lot of time on due diligence checks that could be better spent progressing cases. The post How to get your…
Barrister who appeared at two criminal trials at the same time is disbarred – Legal Cheek
Misled court A barrister has been disbarred after acting dishonestly in relation to two criminal trials in Nottingham and Stafford. Saleema Mahmood, called to the bar in 1999, was granted…
Revealed: Inside pupil barrister pay at the country’s top chambers – Legal Cheek
Up to six-figure sums fresh from bar school The country’s top chambers are continuing to spend big in the race to attract the brightest graduates and future stars of the…