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 Regulator probes ‘potential fraud’ at collapsed regional law firm Tue 17 Feb 2026 11:41 Investigating alleged 'misappropriation of client money' The post Regulator probes ‘potential fraud’ at collapsed regional law firm appeared first on Legal Cheek. Trainee solicitors among record number seeking mental health support Tue 17 Feb 2026 08:54 New LawCare report The post Trainee solicitors among record number seeking mental health support appeared first on Legal Cheek. Expelled law student convicted of hoax bomb threat that forced Reading Uni evacuation during induction week Mon 16 Feb 2026 10:47 Anonymous call made with robotic voice The post Expelled law student convicted of hoax bomb threat that forced Reading Uni evacuation during induction week appeared first on Legal Cheek. What does being a disputes lawyer actually involve? Mon 16 Feb 2026 08:50 The Legal Cheek Podcast looks at everything from class actions to litigation funding -- listen now 🎙️ The post What does being a disputes lawyer actually involve? appeared first on Legal Cheek. Solicitor who bombarded legal blogger with emails, voicemails and birthday gift convicted of stalking Mon 16 Feb 2026 08:50 Sentenced next month The post Solicitor who bombarded legal blogger with emails, voicemails and birthday gift convicted of stalking appeared first on Legal Cheek. Monday morning round-up Mon 16 Feb 2026 07:56 The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend The post Monday morning round-up appeared first on Legal Cheek. Kirkland cuts concierge service for lawyers Fri 13 Feb 2026 10:57 One associate used it to buy dog shoes The post Kirkland cuts concierge service for lawyers appeared first on Legal Cheek. Supreme Court rules Oatly cannot use ‘milk’ in advertising Fri 13 Feb 2026 08:44 Spoils trademark bid The post Supreme Court rules Oatly cannot use ‘milk’ in advertising appeared first on Legal Cheek. Solicitor struck off after faking attendance note to hide court lateness Fri 13 Feb 2026 08:44 'Panicked' The post Solicitor struck off after faking attendance note to hide court lateness appeared first on Legal Cheek. Former Latham & Watkins secretary barred after stealing £53k from top lawyer Thu 12 Feb 2026 09:08 Spared jail The post Former Latham & Watkins secretary barred after stealing £53k from top lawyer appeared first on Legal Cheek. Legal Futures Market intelligence for law firms of the future Litigation begins to fly between SRA and Axiom Ince insurer Tue 17 Feb 2026 00:07 The Solicitors Regulation Authority is being sued by Axiom Ince’s insurer in two sets of proceedings – and is making a claim of its own against the insurer, it emerged yesterday. The post Litigation begins to fly between SRA and Axiom Ince insurer appeared first on Legal Futures. Conveyancing regulator kicks off referral fee review Tue 17 Feb 2026 00:05 The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has begun its review of referral fees in the profession but suggested the regulation of estate agents would help deal with concerns about them. The post Conveyancing regulator kicks off referral fee review appeared first on Legal Futures. Strike-off for solicitor who fabricated employment tribunal document Tue 17 Feb 2026 00:03 An in-house lawyer who lied to Leeds Employment Tribunal and fabricated a notice of a hearing at another tribunal to secure an adjournment has been struck off. The post Strike-off for solicitor who fabricated employment tribunal document appeared first on Legal Futures. City firm sets out which types of client it will not act for Tue 17 Feb 2026 00:01 The founder of a City law firm specialising in employment and commercial disputes has described how it declines to pitch for work with clients deemed “controversial or ineligible”. The post City firm sets out which types of client it will not act for appeared first on Legal Futures. SRA: Client money missing in “potential fraud” at PM Law Mon 16 Feb 2026 14:02 The Solicitors Regulation Authority has uncovered a “potential fraud” fraud at PM Law – which collapsed suddenly a fortnight ago – and client money is missing, it confirmed today. The post SRA: Client money missing in “potential fraud” at PM Law appeared first on Legal Futures. Private equity commits to Fletchers and backs Higgs’ first acquisition Mon 16 Feb 2026 00:07 The private equity backer of serious injury law firm Fletchers has committed to another four or five years after announcing a continuation fund transaction. The post Private equity commits to Fletchers and backs Higgs’ first acquisition appeared first on Legal Futures. Coroner struck off for underplaying allegations made against him Mon 16 Feb 2026 00:05 A solicitor coroner has been struck off for underplaying the seriousness of a criminal investigation he was facing when reporting it to the Chief Coroner’s Office. The post Coroner struck off for underplaying allegations made against him appeared first on Legal Futures. Peers back widening eligibility to become Crown prosecutors Mon 16 Feb 2026 00:03 The House of Lords last week backed government plans to expand eligibility to become Crown prosecutors to CILEX lawyers and other non-solicitors and barristers. The post Peers back widening eligibility to become Crown prosecutors appeared first on Legal Futures. Legal Services Board urged to ratchet up focus on SRA Mon 16 Feb 2026 00:01 The Legal Services Board should increase its oversight of the SRA to ensure the failures around Axiom Ince and SSB Group are not repeated, the Law Society has said. The post Legal Services Board urged to ratchet up focus on SRA appeared first on Legal Futures. Legal director: an alternative to partnership Mon 16 Feb 2026 00:00 Firms are increasingly acknowledging the need for alternative senior roles – positions that offer influence and recognition without the obligations of ownership. The post Legal director: an alternative to partnership appeared first on Legal Futures. Law Gazette - Headlines https://www.lawgazette.co.uk Post Office scandal: SRA plans swifter action over conduct Tue 17 Feb 2026 15:47 Regulator not minded to wait over issues such as cooperation with the inquiry, board papers reveal. Solicitor fined over vulnerable client's representation Tue 17 Feb 2026 12:06 Solicitor knew client had autism spectrum disorder when he pleaded guilty to criminal charges. Expert evidence branded 'literally unbelievable' as PI claim fails Tue 17 Feb 2026 11:57 Judge asks whether it was negligence, stupidity or dishonesty to mislead the court over car park collision. Legal aid rates in forensic science 'risk miscarriages of justice' Tue 17 Feb 2026 09:06 Science and technology committee tells Ministry of Justice to fix inequality of arms between prosecution and defence. SRA plans risk profiler to flag potential law firm collapses Tue 17 Feb 2026 08:50 Investigators will have access to crib sheets of key data so they can detect warning signs earlier. Largest tribunal centre in the country to open - at last Tue 17 Feb 2026 00:20 Seven-storey building on Newgate Street, London, was initially expected to be in operation by the end of 2023. In depth: Supreme Court delivers 'bombshell' ruling on software patents - or does it? Tue 17 Feb 2026 00:06 Last week’s Supreme Court ruling on the patentability of computer software is certainly bold, but experts doubt that it will lead to the erection of IP barriers around the digital economy. MoD to pilot free legal support for rape complainants Mon 16 Feb 2026 16:40 External solicitors will advise complainants on their rights and implications of sharing phone and medical records. Court of Protection declines to replace single joint expert in capacity case Mon 16 Feb 2026 15:25 Judge orders expert to submit a second ‘focused’ report following disagreement over original assessment. SRA investigating potential fraud at collapsed PM Law Mon 16 Feb 2026 14:01 Regulator sharing results of its investigation with police and other authorities. Could not display the RSS feed