Category: Legal Futures

This post was originally published on this siteLloyd Davies, the high-profile licensed conveyancer who has been permanently disqualified, is now in the process of transferring his shares in his firm, it has confirmed. The post High-profile conveyancer “transferring shares” post-disqualification appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteA power for the government to provide legal advice and representation to anyone involved in an employment dispute has been proposed for the Employment Rights Bill. The post Government seeks power to provide legal advice in employment disputes appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteOnly a single body policing anti-money laundering supervision across the UK legal sector will deliver “the step change in effectiveness that is needed”, a campaign group has argued. The post Campaigners call for single supervisor of legal sector’s AML activities appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteA former client of a leading family law firm should be allowed to sue over its alleged failure to advise about its own negligence, the High Court has ruled. The post High Court reinstates negligence claim against top family law firm appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteAre you keen to expand your knowledge beyond legal issues? We offer solicitors free access to our monthly webinars, where industry experts explore a range of topics related to financial services. The post IHT planning masterclass: Trusts vs family investment companies appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThere’s a lot of talk about artificial intelligence in the claims management industry. Will it revolutionise the sector, or is it simply a tool to make processes a little easier? The post AI in claims management: Help or hindrance? appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteNew requirements on legal regulators to strengthen ethical standards from the start of lawyers’ careers have been proposed today. The post LSB tells regulators to improve lawyers’ ethical standards appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteAlmost all of the 21% increase in profits per partner seen by SME law firms last year came from client account interest and they need to “wean themselves off” it, a Law Society report has warned. The post Client account interest drives rising profits at SME law firms […]

This post was originally published on this siteThe private equity owned Fletchers Group made another acquisition yesterday, while a merger is set to create a 500-person firm operating in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. The post Regional mergers and another PE-backed deal in latest M&A appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteA male barrister who harassed a woman at his chambers’ Christmas party both physically and verbally has been suspended from practice for three months. The post Barrister who harassed woman at party suspended for three months appeared first on Legal Futures.