Wills are changing but do your financial partners know? – Legal Futures
The Law Commission reforms to wills make this an excellent time to reflect, not only on how they will affect your own clients and processes but also those of your…
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‘Help! My supervisor has completely checked out’ – Legal Cheek
Trainee worries it may jeopardise NQ role In our latest Career Conundrum, a current trainee solicitor worries that their disinterested supervisor might harm their chances of landing their preferred NQ…
The best social media posts of the week – Legal Cheek
A round-up of online musings, memes and more Contract law is simple: Contract law is simple: Termination for cause = “If I fuck up, you can kick me out.” Termination…
Law firm awarded £4.2m over PPI claims lost by JV partner – Legal Futures
A law firm specialising in PPI claims has been awarded £4.2m in damages for thousands of cases that failed because of its joint venture partner. The post Law firm awarded…
Call for action to help small law firms adopt technology – Legal Futures
Tech adoption by small law firms is being held back by cost, uncertainty and a reluctance to invest in systems that quickly become outdated or non-compliant, according to SRA research.…
Law Society warns SRA to avoid “knee-jerk responses” on ethics – Legal Futures
The Law Society has advised the Solicitors Regulation Authority against “knee-jerk responses” in attempting to tackle the issue of ethical standards in the profession. The post Law Society warns SRA…
‘Work hard, play hard’ solicitor suspended for groping colleagues – Legal Futures
A male solicitor caught up in a ‘work hard, play hard’ culture at the London office of a US law firm has been suspended for a year for two instances…
How we manage complex legal matters with our consultants – Legal Futures
At Nexa, we pride ourselves on our ability to support you to manage complex and high-volume legal matters with ease. The post How we manage complex legal matters with our…
Property transactions remain sluggish, but real estate lawyers pick up the pace, with average caseloads 21% higher than a decade ago – Legal Futures
The data indicates that market consolidation is creating a strain on the average caseloads for law firms. The post Property transactions remain sluggish, but real estate lawyers pick up the…
Access Legal launches AI case management to streamline admin and free up lawyers’ time – Legal Futures
Legal technology leader introduces transformative AI features to help practitioners focus on client experience The post Access Legal launches AI case management to streamline admin and free up lawyers’ time…
Trump’s attacks on law firms prompt legal action from American Bar Association – Legal Cheek
Follows flurry of executive orders The American Bar Association (ABA) has taken legal action against Donald Trump and his administration, accusing the US president of “relentless attacks” and an “unlawful”…
How City law firms can be more Gen Z friendly – Legal Cheek
Why understanding values, challenging stereotypes and fostering two-way learning is key to retaining the next generation of lawyers A recent survey revealed that younger generations are demanding more than ever…
Bowling & Co Solicitors bringing clarity and care to client onboarding with Hoowla’s quote calculators – Legal Futures
Using Hoowla’s conveyancing quote calculator, the team can generate bespoke quotes in seconds for a wide range of services. The post Bowling & Co Solicitors bringing clarity and care to…
GEO – the impact of AI on digital marketing for law firms – Legal Futures
GEO represents the biggest change in online business generation that I can remember. You cannot afford to stick with the same old engine optimisation techniques. The post GEO – the…
Axiom Ince now set to costs solicitors £41m – Legal Futures
The collapse of Axiom Ince is now set to cost the solicitors’ profession £41m in payouts from the SRA Compensation Fund, it has emerged. The post Axiom Ince now set…