Month: April 2020

This post was originally published on this siteA solicitor who became an alcoholic after taking part in the drinking culture of a former firm has been fined by a tribunal after two drink-driving convictions. The post Firm’s “drinking culture” led solicitor to alcoholism appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteMost law firms have implemented a furloughing strategy, looking at reductions of up to 40% in headcount to survive the coronavirus crisis, while partners are reducing drawings too, according to a survey. The post Majority of firms have furloughed staff, survey finds appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteGovernment schemes to help SME companies grow by offering investors tax relief exclude legal businesses and so constrict technological innovation in the market, it has been claimed. The post Tax schemes “discourage investment” in legal start-ups appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe Legal Ombudsman is exploring whether to use big data and machine learning technology to suggest outcomes  and make recommendations in resolving complaints about lawyers. The post LeO weighs using big data to aid decision-making appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteIn episode three of Topical Talks, Title Research was joined by Martin Holdsworth, Founder and Director of the inheritance dispute resolution law firm, IDR Law. The post Martin Holdsworth features on Topical Talks with Title Research podcast appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteI’m writing this from my dining table with my two-year-old daughter (who we’re potty training) calling me to witness her successful poo. I’m one of the lucky ones. The post How to work from home and not go mad appeared first on Legal Futures.