Law Law News On this page you will find the latest news and headlines from the legal World. Jump to... Legal News Legal Cheek Legal news, insider insight and careers advice Monday morning round-up Mon 03 Nov 2025 08:59 The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend The post Monday morning round-up appeared first on Legal Cheek. Kirkland & Ellis lawyers accused of ‘uncooperative’ negotiating style Fri 31 Oct 2025 09:19 US giant apparently gave lawyers communication training as a result of feedback The post Kirkland & Ellis lawyers accused of ‘uncooperative’ negotiating style appeared first on Legal Cheek. Durham Uni pays tribute to law student killed after being hit by car Thu 30 Oct 2025 11:20 Aspiring lawyer Abigail Eggleston was 'on track to conquer the world' The post Durham Uni pays tribute to law student killed after being hit by car appeared first on Legal Cheek. Gowling and Stephenson Harwood become latest UK firms to expand into Saudi Thu 30 Oct 2025 09:18 More UK outfits tap into fast-growing legal market 🇸🇦 The post Gowling and Stephenson Harwood become latest UK firms to expand into Saudi appeared first on Legal Cheek. ‘I’ve been invited to a law firm careers dinner. Any tips on dos and don’ts?’ Thu 30 Oct 2025 09:18 Aspiring lawyer seeks guidance The post ‘I’ve been invited to a law firm careers dinner. Any tips on dos and don’ts?’ appeared first on Legal Cheek. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer appoints first ‘Chief AI Officer’ Wed 29 Oct 2025 08:21 Oversee rollout of emerging tech The post Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer appoints first ‘Chief AI Officer’ appeared first on Legal Cheek. Departing SRA boss says SQE is ‘going really well’ Wed 29 Oct 2025 08:20 Paul Philip remains upbeat despite difficulties following rollout The post Departing SRA boss says SQE is ‘going really well’ appeared first on Legal Cheek. UK lawtech business seeks buyer following £38 million fundraising setback Tue 28 Oct 2025 15:51 Jobs at risk The post UK lawtech business seeks buyer following £38 million fundraising setback appeared first on Legal Cheek. Kim Kardashian edges closer to qualifying as a lawyer Tue 28 Oct 2025 08:54 Waiting on bar exam results The post Kim Kardashian edges closer to qualifying as a lawyer appeared first on Legal Cheek. Lack of SQE funding turning aspiring lawyers away from criminal law Tue 28 Oct 2025 08:54 'Looming generational crisis,' study finds The post Lack of SQE funding turning aspiring lawyers away from criminal law appeared first on Legal Cheek. Legal Futures Market intelligence for law firms of the future Secure, usable, scalable: Can you have all three? Mon 03 Nov 2025 12:03 In the push to modernise legal IT, law firms are constantly balancing three competing priorities: security, usability and scalability. The post Secure, usable, scalable: Can you have all three? appeared first on Legal Futures. Webinar to explore how law firms can inspire the next generation of leaders Mon 03 Nov 2025 11:52 The final episode in the fourth series of Osprey Approach’s Build Better Habits webinars will focus on one of the most powerful drivers of long-term success: empowering the next generation of leaders. The post Webinar to explore how law firms can inspire the next generation of leaders appeared first on Legal Futures. Markets in freeze: lacklustre Autumn bounce ahead of Budget Mon 03 Nov 2025 11:46 Today's data shows that homebuyers are continuing to exchange from deals likely arranged in the early part of the year. The post Markets in freeze: lacklustre Autumn bounce ahead of Budget appeared first on Legal Futures. NHS league tables: what the first published rankings could mean for clinical negligence claims Mon 03 Nov 2025 11:27 The recent publication of NHS hospital league tables marks a significant shift in how trust performance is being presented and scrutinised. The post NHS league tables: what the first published rankings could mean for clinical negligence claims appeared first on Legal Futures. Responsible lending in litigation funding: Why getting it right matters more than ever Mon 03 Nov 2025 10:12 As high-volume consumer claims continue to grow in scale and complexity, litigation funding has become essential for law firms and claims management companies managing these cases. The post Responsible lending in litigation funding: Why getting it right matters more than ever appeared first on Legal Futures. A third of law firms non-compliant with AML rules Mon 03 Nov 2025 00:07 Nearly a third of law firms checked by the SRA for their approach to anti-money laundering in the past year were non-compliant, a big rise on the previous 12 months. The post A third of law firms non-compliant with AML rules appeared first on Legal Futures. Male barrister disbarred for sexually harassing woman at social events Mon 03 Nov 2025 00:05 A male barrister who sexually harassed the same woman at two different social events has been disbarred by a Bar disciplinary tribunal. The post Male barrister disbarred for sexually harassing woman at social events appeared first on Legal Futures. Solicitor who criticised “draconian” strike-off cannot return to roll Mon 03 Nov 2025 00:03 The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has refused a solicitor’s bid to be restored to the roll just three years after being struck off for dishonesty. The post Solicitor who criticised “draconian” strike-off cannot return to roll appeared first on Legal Futures. Case fees causes collapse in number of law firm complaints to FOS Mon 03 Nov 2025 00:01 The number of complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service brought by law firms and CMCs has collapsed in the wake of the new case fee. The post Case fees causes collapse in number of law firm complaints to FOS appeared first on Legal Futures. VinciWorks Sat 01 Nov 2025 00:01 For over two decades, VinciWorks has been transforming how the legal sector approaches compliance, turning training and reporting into an engaging, measurable part of firm culture. The post VinciWorks appeared first on Legal Futures. Law Gazette - Headlines https://www.lawgazette.co.uk Mazur breakthrough as LSB approves litigation rights application Mon 03 Nov 2025 13:09 Green light for legal executives to obtain standalone litigation practice rights will alleviate 'huge distress and uncertainty' caused by September's seismic judgment. Be wary of AI in social media, solicitors warned Mon 03 Nov 2025 12:43 Law Society issues updated guidance to reflect greater deployment of AI and machine-learning for content and engagement. Firm fails in counterclaim against RTA client after negligence case dismissed Mon 03 Nov 2025 12:36 It is not sufficient for solicitors to plead simply that they were misled, says judge turning down appeal over dismissal of counterclaim. AML: One third of inspected firms not compliant Mon 03 Nov 2025 11:34 A total of 833 firms received either an onsite AML inspection or a desk-based review in 2024-25. Society concerned by tight deadline for fixed costs consultation Mon 03 Nov 2025 11:26 Civil Procedure Rule Committee invites feedback for interim implementation stocktake of fixed recoverable costs. Charlotte Proudman opens SRA-regulated 'trauma-informed' law firm Mon 03 Nov 2025 00:01 Alternative business structure will offer a 'one-stop shop' family law service. In depth: Self-driving taxis are months away - but much legal work remains Sun 02 Nov 2025 00:01 London is set to become the first city in Europe to allow driverless taxis on to its streets. But lawyers warn that legislation on safety, liability and data governance still needs to be implemented. Neuberger speaks of 'disturbing' plight of ordinary people caught up in the courts Fri 31 Oct 2025 12:36 Former Supreme Court president bemoans failure to increase legal aid rates - and cost of public inquiries. In depth: Family Division president's parting shots Fri 31 Oct 2025 12:06 Sir Andrew McFarlane gave notice of his departure this week after seven years in the role. He is not going to go quietly, as he proselytised to MPs about problem-solving courts. Super-regulator outlines scope of Mazur review Fri 31 Oct 2025 11:54 Legal Services Board will look at what advice regulators gave over a 15-year period, reporting in March 2026. Could not display the RSS feed