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CMC partners with university to pioneer housing disrepair app
A claims management company has worked with Salford University to launch an app, backed by artificial intelligence, that identifies housing disrepair.
Solicitor suspended for role in advance fee frauds
A solicitor involved in advance fee frauds has been suspended for a year on the basis that it was mainly the fault of a convicted fraudster he worked with.
Family lawyer convicted over offensive text to ex-partner
A family law specialist convicted of sending a malicious communication to his ex-partner has been rebuked by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Suspension for solicitor who misled court, client and firm
A junior solicitor who failed to tell her law firm or client that its defence and counterclaim in a personal injury matter had been struck out has been suspended for 12 months.
Law firms abandoning partnerships “to raise external funding”
The main reason why larger law firms are moving away from traditional partnership structures is the lack of ability to raise external funding, a report has found.
Welsh legal blueprint urges tech grants, nearshoring and talent retention
The Welsh government should provide grants for SME law firms to invest in legal technology, and offer law students bursaries if they agree to stay in the country for five years, a report says.
National firm shutters four teams in restructuring
Fast-growing national law firm Taylor Rose has announced a restructuring which will see it shut down four teams and lead to some redundancies.
Solicitor fined for statements made on “antisemitic” Iranian TV show
A solicitor who appeared on an antisemitic television programme on the Iranian state-owned TV channel has been fined for comments he made about London law firm Mishcon de Reya.
Law student convicted of racial slurs aimed at England footballer
A law student who called England footballer Bukayo Saka a ‘monkey’ in an online rant was warned last week that he could go to jail.
Bar disciplinary tribunal under spotlight over secrecy of hearings
The secrecy of proceedings at the Bar disciplinary tribunal is under scrutiny in two high-profile cases where one barrister wants privacy and the other more openness.