From blank pages to press coverage – Legal Futures
Whether you’re a lawyer wanting to up your media profile or a law firm marketer looking to refresh and update your skills, this new training programme from Black Letter Communications,…
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SRA tweaks how SQE students apply for reasonable adjustments – Legal Cheek
Regulator takes steps to improve process The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has made several changes to the way students apply for reasonable adjustments during the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). The…
Aspiring barrister walks ‘ever expanding spiral’ in creative legal job hunt – Legal Cheek
Facing rejection online, Thomas Isaac is taking his CV to law firms’ doors Thomas Isaac An aspiring lawyer is taking an unconventional approach to securing legal work experience, walking in…
Law firm to pay wasted costs after failing to address claim problems – Legal Futures
A law firm that continued claims against defendants when it did nothing in the face of evidence that they were the wrong parties has been ordered to pay wasted costs.…
Solicitor fails in challenge to judge’s finding of “indefensible” conduct – Legal Futures
The Court of Appeal has rejected a solicitor’s challenge to judicial criticism of his “indefensible” conduct, motivated by money, in using leaked privileged material to help win an arbitration. The…
Unethical behaviour by barristers “more limited and nuanced” – Legal Futures
The evidence of unethical behaviour by barristers is “more limited and nuanced” than that relating to other lawyers, the Bar Council has said. The post Unethical behaviour by barristers “more…
Lawyers “crucial” to proper Windrush compensation awards – Legal Futures
Compensation awards secured by Windrush claimants are up to eight times higher when they have lawyers, a report has found, urging the government to fund legal representation. The post Lawyers…
How to build a resilient law firm: Latest podcast episode from Osprey Approach – Legal Futures
Osprey Approach’s latest podcast features Kate Burt, solicitor and founder CEO of Hive Risk, who highlights how law firms can build resilience for their future success. The post How to…
UK’s first AI claims platform: White-label, scalable, game-changing pricing – Legal Futures
OCC AI Claims Platform launches ulimited claims model – £5,995 setup and tiered monthly pricing. The post UK’s first AI claims platform: White-label, scalable, game-changing pricing appeared first on Legal…
Drivers more likely to blame and claim when self-driving cars are involved – Legal Futures
New data from National Accident Helpline, the UK’s leading provider of personal injury services has revealed that Brits are resigned to the self-driving takeover but nearly half (39%) disagree that…
Social tenants seek legal help after years of being ignored – Legal Futures
I chose to share this case because it’s a powerful reminder of the real struggles tenants face and the difference we as legal professionals can make in holding landlords to…
Sir Nigel Knowles to step down as DWF chief – Legal Cheek
BigLaw heavyweight to stay on in an advisory role Sir Nigel Knowles Big law statesman Sir Nigel Knowles is to step down from his role as chief executive of DWF…
Law firm partner suspended for sexual harassing junior colleague – but tribunal says he can’t be named – Legal Cheek
Anonymity on medical grounds A male law firm partner has been suspended from practice for two years after sexually harassing a junior female colleague — but a disciplinary tribunal has…
Monday morning round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Politicians, lawyers and doctors express concern over use of expert witnesses in English courts Why couples are paying…
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