Author: Dan Bindman

This post was originally published on this siteSolicitors should not view digital identity verification as a second-best option after traditional manual checks, according to a joint statement by LawtechUK and the legal regulators. The post Digital ID tools “do not breach legal services regulation” appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteComputer geeks will tell you that the next big thing in technology is the metaverse, a kind of digital virtual space that exists in cyberspace and uses virtual reality headsets to access. The post What the metaverse means for lawyers appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteSmart contracts could plug a leak worth tens of millions of pounds from the revenues of UK companies caused by paper-based and manual contracting, an event held yesterday heard. The post No ignoring smart contracts, say LawtechUK and Master of the Rolls appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteA new specialist tree damage claims law firm will donate 10% of the fees on a matter to a carbon or biodiversity credit scheme so as to offset the carbon produced in handling it. The post Green law firm pledges 10% of fees to environmental causes appeared first […]

This post was originally published on this siteAn organisation aimed at making the Bar more accessible to disabled people and improving the diversity of the judiciary was launched last week. The post Aspiring barrister subjected to “extreme discrimination” launches disability group appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteA top-10 law firm will float on the stock market in the next couple of years, a senior former legal regulator has predicted. He also argued for rapid regulatory authorisation for lawtech start-ups. The post Ex-regulator predicts big firm listing and urges fast lawtech approvals appeared first on […]

This post was originally published on this siteAn app for SMEs and individuals which uses artificial intelligence to help diagnose and solve legal problems has almost completed its largest investment round so far. The post Legal problem diagnosis app crowdfunds cash for expansion appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteA leading insurance law firm has mined its historic claims data to create an app for clients to improve estimates of how much cash to set aside at an early stage in volume personal injury claims. The post Insurance firm develops AI app to boost clients’ reserving appeared […]

This post was originally published on this siteA non-practising barrister has been disbarred for dishonesty, after falsely persuading a client he would bring judicial review proceedings. The post Barrister disbarred for false judicial review promise appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe UK is running out of time to establish itself as the legal jurisdiction of choice for governing transactions involving new technologies, such as blockchain, the Master of the Rolls said this week. The post Vos: We need to strain every sinew to educate lawyers about blockchain appeared […]