1 October 2026
LeO: Unhappy clients turning to AI – but that might not be so bad
AI is acting as “an informal form of pre-complaint ‘triage’” that is more likely to influence consumers not to complain than to complain, according to Legal Ombudsman research.
1 October 2026
SRA announces “pause” to compliance officer rule changes
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has bowed to pressure from the profession and announced a “pause” in its implementation of the new compliance officer rules.
1 October 2026
Jail for criminal defence solicitor found guilty of drugs offences
A criminal defence solicitor who became involved with a client in the supply of cocaine and class C drugs is among three men to be jailed for multiple offences.
1 October 2026
NAHL poised to wipe out debt after revenue and profits rise
Listed personal injury group NAHL is poised to be in a “net cash position” after increasing its revenue by 5% and its profit before tax by 31%.
