Full programme announced for Lawcare’s inaugural conference
Legal mental health charity LawCare has announced the full line up of speakers for its online conference “Building a Better Life in the Law” which takes place on Wednesday 28th September. The conference will feature leaders across the profession who are pioneering new ways of working. They will share their experiences of improving the culture […]
Fair play must guide new justice minister, says Law Society
The crisis in the justice system should be lighting up the new justice minister’s inbox, the Law Society of England and Wales said on news Brandon Lewis has been appointed lord chancellor and secretary of state for justice. Here, Law Society vice president Lubna Shuja gives her thoughts. Justice and fair play are hallmarks of […]
New guidance spells out SRA approach to sexual misconduct cases
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has produced new guidance on the issue of sexual misconduct within law firms. The guidance sets out what it expects from firms and individuals and illustrates the types of behaviours that are unacceptable and may potentially lead to regulatory action. The number of complaints about sexual misconduct at law firms […]
UKLTA announces free trial membership for law firms
The LegalTech Association for the UK (UKLTA) has announced the launch of a three-month free trial membership exclusively for Law Firms starting on the 1st October. The UKLTA is a not-for-profit members association. Its mission is to form a community where legal professionals, technology providers and consumers of legal services can come together in order […]
