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US Law Firms Hit Record Scale as London Becomes a Global Capital Race
London’s legal market shows little sign of retreating into post‑Brexit modesty. If anything, the competition at the top end is becoming more crowded. Recent…
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SRA’s AI Growth Lab move puts Legal Tech inside the Regulatory Tent
The SRA appears to have concluded that legal AI is best examined in the open, rather than reconstructed later from the remains of a…
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Ponzi Confiscation Order shows Fraud Enforcement does not end at Sentencing
The FCA has secured a confiscation order against a Ponzi scheme operator, pressing on with the quieter but essential work that follows a conviction.…
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FCA Mortgage Loosening gives Lenders Freedom, and a Larger Explanation Bill
The FCA wants more people to get mortgages, but it is not giving lenders a free pass to chase volume. FCA mortgage loosening gives…
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Woodford Enforcement action puts Authorisation back at the Centre of Fund Scandals
Neil Woodford’s name continues to draw attention from markets, lawyers and regulators alike, well after his flagship fund was frozen. The Financial Conduct Authority…
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Waste Prosecution shows Environmental Enforcement now comes with Cameras and Costs
Fly-tipping has outgrown its reputation as a minor nuisance politely ignored at the margins. The Environment Agency reported in early June that two individuals…
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The Sneaky Change to N260s That the Rolls Building Just Made Mandatory
Recent changes have been introduced to the filing of N260 forms under the Rolls Building Practice Note. As of 14 April 2026, changes to…
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SRA orders firms to clean up misleading investigation letters
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has moved to rein in the tone of letters sent during its own investigations, after concerns they risked giving recipients…
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Free legal AI challenger raises the pressure on premium lawtech
A former Latham associate has launched “Mike”, an open-source tool positioned against established legal AI products such as Harvey and Legora. Its most striking…
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Employment judge misconduct case reopens after new evidence
A complaint about a judge rarely merits much attention once it has been closed. This one has managed to return to the docket. The…