LSB calls for ‘urgent and immediate’ action from SRA, as it orders external audit of regulator’s compliance
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has summoned the Solicitors Regulation Authority to an in-person meeting before the end of May to seek assurance that it has the necessary expertise and oversight approach to deliver the urgent reform needed to address the challenges and complexities in the legal sector. The regulator has also been ordered to […]
Law Society criticises LAA for lack of compensation after cyber attack
The Law Society of England and Wales has criticised the Legal Aid Agency for the lack of compensation for firms affected by last year’s cyber attack, despite the “devastating” impact it had on many legal aid practices at the time. One year on from the attack, which left the LAA’s online systems unusable, president of […]
Surrogacy law could be debated in Parliament after petition by dads hits 110,000 signatures
A petition calling for intended parents in surrogacy arrangements to be recognised as their child’s legal parents from birth has been signed by more than 110,000 people – meaning it will be considered for a debate in Parliament. Adam Frisby created the petition almost two years after he and his husband, Jamie Corbett, welcomed their […]
FCA to probe claims management companies over ‘poor practices’
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is launching a review of the claims management market amid concerns that consumers are being failed by some claims management companies (CMCs) and law firms. The review is intended to “look at the root causes of poor practices”, such as aggressive marketing, misleading advertising and unfair exit fees. Other concerns […]
New legal arbitration group aims to improve access to family dispute resolution
A network of experienced family law solicitors and barristers across England and Wales has been formed to improve public access to family law arbitration and aid effective private dispute resolution. The Family Law Arbitrators Group (FLAG) is an affiliation of family law arbitrators throughout England and Wales. The new initiative aims to improve public access […]
‘Embrace AI to stay relevant to TikTok generation’ Sir Geoffrey Vos tells lawyers
Sir Geoffrey Vos, the Master of the Rolls, has urged lawyers to embrace technological change and the use of AI to ensure younger generations engage with the justice system. Sir Geoffrey Vos, head of civil justice in England and Wales, said in a speech at The Judicial Institute for Scotland, Parliament Square, Edinburgh, last Thursday, […]
Book review: Children’s Rights to Identity, Selfhood and International Family Law
The Today’s Family Lawyer Podcast welcomes two expert guests on to discuss a new book focused on children’s right to identity within international family law, using Article 8 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) as a foundational framework. Children’s Rights to Identity, Selfhood and International Family Law is edited […]
Brand came 13th: What 1,000 consumers actually told us about how the choose a law firm
Sam Borrett, founder of Legmark, ran a survey of 1,000 UK adults to find out how people really pick a law firm and what’s important to them when choosing. The results are uncomfortable reading for anyone whose marketing strategy leans on heritage, awards or a sleek brand, and quietly hopeful for everyone else. I’ve spent […]