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        • Appeal Court saves litigation rights of trainees and legal execs in major ruling
          Tue 31 Mar 2026 12:08

          Relief for law firms

          The post Appeal Court saves litigation rights of trainees and legal execs in major ruling appeared first on Legal Cheek.

        • LegalEdCon 2026: First batch of speakers announced 
          Tue 31 Mar 2026 09:26

          Law training experts join influencers and academics at Legal Cheek annual in-person conference

          The post LegalEdCon 2026: First batch of speakers announced  appeared first on Legal Cheek.

        • ‘I’m self-studying SQE1. Any advice?’
          Tue 31 Mar 2026 09:19

          Solicitor-hopeful seeks guidance

          The post ‘I’m self-studying SQE1. Any advice?’ appeared first on Legal Cheek.

        • Monday morning round-up
          Mon 30 Mar 2026 08:46

          The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

          The post Monday morning round-up appeared first on Legal Cheek.

        • ULaw strikes SQE partnership with Leicester Uni
          Mon 30 Mar 2026 08:39

          On-campus teaching

          The post ULaw strikes SQE partnership with Leicester Uni appeared first on Legal Cheek.

        • Money talks: Inside City law’s eye-watering partner pay
          Mon 30 Mar 2026 08:36

          The Legal Cheek Podcast crunches the (big!) numbers

          The post Money talks: Inside City law’s eye-watering partner pay appeared first on Legal Cheek.

        • White & Case employee claims he was photographed naked while unconscious at firm retreat
          Thu 26 Mar 2026 15:53

          Firm says it will 'vigorously' defend 'baseless' claims

          The post White & Case employee claims he was photographed naked while unconscious at firm retreat appeared first on Legal Cheek.

        • Aspiring judges given green light to use AI in job applications
          Thu 26 Mar 2026 08:57

          Strict guidelines

          The post Aspiring judges given green light to use AI in job applications appeared first on Legal Cheek.

        • Solicitor struck off after misleading clients about progress of their cases
          Thu 26 Mar 2026 08:57

          For over a year

          The post Solicitor struck off after misleading clients about progress of their cases appeared first on Legal Cheek.

        • LegalEdCon 2026 schedule announced
          Wed 25 Mar 2026 09:29

          From TC recruitment in the AI age to trainee burnout to media training for early talent teams

          The post LegalEdCon 2026 schedule announced appeared first on Legal Cheek.

         

         

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        Market intelligence for law firms of the future

        • Return to normality – Court of Appeal overturns Mazur ruling
          Tue 31 Mar 2026 11:10

          The Court of Appeal has overturned the decision in Mazur, holding that an unauthorised person can conduct litigation so long as they are under the supervision of an authorised lawyer.

          The post Return to normality – Court of Appeal overturns Mazur ruling appeared first on Legal Futures.

        • Mazur reaction: A victory for all, says CILEX
          Tue 31 Mar 2026 09:50

          The Court of Appeal ruling in Mazur is “a victory for CILEX members" but also for access to justice, consumers and the profession, the organisation has declared.

          The post Mazur reaction: A victory for all, says CILEX appeared first on Legal Futures.

        • Why transparency is the new currency in personal injury law
          Tue 31 Mar 2026 10:00

          In recent years, the personal injury sector has undergone a noticeable shift. While legal expertise and case outcomes remain crucial, another factor has become increasingly important to claimants: transparency.

          The post Why transparency is the new currency in personal injury law appeared first on Legal Futures.

        • Verisk Claims data bites: Personal injury psychological injury trends
          Tue 31 Mar 2026 09:00

          The percentage of road-traffic accident claims with psychological injury indicated in medical reports are increasing YoY across both the MoJ and OIC portals.

          The post Verisk Claims data bites: Personal injury psychological injury trends appeared first on Legal Futures.

        • Lawyers on both sides see trouble ahead for motor finance redress
          Tue 31 Mar 2026 00:05

          The FCA's announcement of the redress scheme for motor finance claims has seen lawyers decry the impact on consumers and also predict it will be challenged in court.

          The post Lawyers on both sides see trouble ahead for motor finance redress appeared first on Legal Futures.

        • Solicitor labelled “dishonest fraudster” by court struck off
          Tue 31 Mar 2026 00:03

          A solicitor, described by a district judge as a “dishonest fraudster” who “consistently lied” to the court and to his law firm, has been struck off.

          The post Solicitor labelled “dishonest fraudster” by court struck off appeared first on Legal Futures.

        • Invest in courts and legislation “to boost economic growth”
          Tue 31 Mar 2026 00:01

          The government should invest both in the court system and new legislation to boost economic growth, a report for the Ministry of Justice has urged.

          The post Invest in courts and legislation “to boost economic growth” appeared first on Legal Futures.

        • FCA issues stark warning to law firms over motor finance scheme
          Mon 30 Mar 2026 19:06

          The FCA has promised “robust action” against law firms and CMCs that engage in “sharp practices” around the finalised motor finance compensation scheme.

          The post FCA issues stark warning to law firms over motor finance scheme appeared first on Legal Futures.

        • Solicitor in libel battle with ex-employee over one-star reviews
          Mon 30 Mar 2026 00:07

          A law firm owner is suing a former probate executive she employed for defamation over reviews left on two websites, as part of a wider dispute that involves another solicitor.

          The post Solicitor in libel battle with ex-employee over one-star reviews appeared first on Legal Futures.

        • Barrister self-reports to BSB after citing fake cases in skeleton
          Mon 30 Mar 2026 00:05

          A barrister has reported herself to the Bar Standards Board after submitting authorities hallucinated by artificial intelligence (AI) to the High Court.

          The post Barrister self-reports to BSB after citing fake cases in skeleton appeared first on Legal Futures.

         

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        • As you were: Court upholds CILEX appeal on conduct of litigation
          Tue 31 Mar 2026 12:58
          Today’s ruling overturns the judgment of Mr Justice Sheldon which sent shock waves through the profession.
        • CILEX hails 'historic victory', as Law Society welcomes clarification
          Tue 31 Mar 2026 11:58
          'Profession can now operate effectively, maintaining high standards and consumer confidence whilst opening up legal services.'
        • As it happened: Mazur judgment - CILEX wins appeal
          Tue 31 Mar 2026 10:24
          Mazur appeal has been upheld.
        • Mazur FAQs: What was the case, who is affected and why does it matter?
          Tue 31 Mar 2026 09:30
          The Court of Appeal is to rule in Mazur this morning.
        • Judgment Day: Court of Appeal to rule in Mazur this morning
          Tue 31 Mar 2026 01:30
          Legal profession waits with baited breath for vital ruling from Court of Appeal.
        • Solicitor with 22 years' experience found dishonest over deed shortcut
          Tue 31 Mar 2026 01:25
          Kent practitioner who signed a document knowing she had not witnessed it is suspended for six months.
        • Go to law and you’re out of our scheme, FCA tells motor finance claimants
          Mon 30 Mar 2026 17:43
          Financial Conduct Authority tightens eligibility rules for people mis-sold motor finance between 2007 and 2024.
        • Civil legal aid providers given 'greater flexibility' on how to carry out work
          Mon 30 Mar 2026 16:21
          Contract requirements to have permanent office locations open for certain periods during the week are to be removed.
        • Costs judge refuses detailed assessment of £174,000 invoices
          Mon 30 Mar 2026 14:47
          Bills previously described as 'ludicrous' could not be subject of a detailed assessment under the Solicitors Act 1974.
        • Judge orders naming of barrister who cited AI-faked cases
          Mon 30 Mar 2026 13:58
          Lawyer opposed 'character assassination', saying identification would put her at risk of harm.

         

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