Month: July 2023

This post was originally published on this siteThe Ministry of Justice is to increase the new fixed recoverable costs coming into force on 1 October to take account of the high rate of inflation, and is consulting on other changes. It is also consulting on a range of further changes to the regime The post […]

This post was originally published on this siteSolicitors need to tread carefully in applying new Solicitors Regulation Authority guidance on the Proceeds of Crime Act as they could find themselves in conflict with existing obligations. The post “Risk of conflicting duties” in following SRA Proceeds of Crime Act guidance appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe High Court has granted a leading bank summary judgment on an “inherently implausible” €1.4bn (£1.2bn) claim for an introduction fee brought by a US law firm. The post Law firm’s “implausible” €1.4bn claim against bank thrown out appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe High Court has granted a leading bank summary judgment on an “inherently implausible” €1.4bn (£1.2bn) claim for an introduction fee brought by a US law firm. The post Law firm’s “implausible” €1.4m claim against bank thrown out appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe state of the economy is “taking its toll” on lawyers, with 84% saying economic volatility and a “looming recession” are affecting their mental health, a report has found. The post Economic uncertainty “taking its toll” on lawyers appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteA recent report from LPM found that most (62%) senior leaders at SME law firms consider their peers to be the biggest commercial threat to their future success. The post Getting your priorities right: how SME law firms can achieve long-term success appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe board of DWF, the only law firm listed on the main London Stock Exchange, has recommended shareholders accept the £342m offer from private equity house Inflexion. The post DWF board recommends accepting £342m offer for firm appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteLegl has helped Bamboo automate data input, enhance the client experience, reduce onboarding times, and improve compliance. The post Multi-brand platform Bamboo partners with Legl appeared first on Legal Futures.