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Judges find AI-assisted submissions from litigants in person more helpful, says Lady Chief Justice
Baroness Carr highlights AI’s potential to improve access to justice while warning of severe court backlogs and growing pressures on the justice system
Senior paralegal rebuked for pasting signed statement of truth onto witness statement
The senior paralegal copied a witness’s signed statement of truth onto a transcribed statement without the witness’s permission
Lawyers who fight complaints face steep rise in LeO fees
Proposed reforms would increase case fees to £1,500 where complaints proceed to a final ombudsman decision
High Court dismisses litigation funder’s challenge over £200m Mastercard settlement
High Court upholds tribunal’s decision on distributing a £200 million Mastercard settlement
Law firm fined after failing to update SRA on compliance officer change
Firm fined after failing to notify the SRA about a material change to its COLP
SRA imposes practice restriction on London solicitor Richard Jefferies
Richard Jefferies may only work as an employee in SRA-approved employment
Former law firm owner fined and restricted for regulatory breaches
SDT imposed seven-year restrictions after findings involving client account shortages, misleading estate accounts and misuse of client money
Early legal advice should be placed at the centre of the justice system, report says
Purpose Coalition and ARAG said earlier access to legal advice could improve outcomes and reduce pressure on courts and public services
MPs raise concerns over jury trial reform plans
MPs said the proposed increase from 12 to 24 months' imprisonment has not been sufficiently justified
Sentencing Council seeks views on sentencing guideline revisions
Sentencing Council seeks views on proposed changes to key sentencing guidelines