Hit-and-run
Stuart Nolan, chair of our criminal law committee, spoke to BBC Radio Essex (from 2:20:10) about sentencing guidelines and hit-and-run cases.
LawTech investment
Global Legal Post reports news the UK government has invested a further £4 million to boost digital transformation in the legal sector.
Law Society vice president Lubna Shuja said: “We have seen first-hand how lawyers have utilised technology during the Covid-19 pandemic, with the justice system moving online and legal professionals providing services remotely, innovating at pace to keep the wheels of justice and business turning.
“As we work with hybrid or flexible models, technology will play a prominent role so the profession can continue to deliver high-quality legal services to their clients globally.”
Cyber insurance
Law360 (£) reports on our revised cyber insurance guidance, which outlines how firms can cover costs and losses in the event of a cyber attack.
“Protection and prevention should be a firm’s priorities to guard against damaging cyber attacks. Insurance is not a substitute for good protection, but an additional safeguard to cover certain costs and losses in the event of a cyber attack,” said Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce.
Solicitors Indemnity Fund
Law360 (£), Today’s Wills & Probate, Today’s Conveyancer and Today’s Family Lawyer cover a Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) discussion paper to determine the future of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) and consumer protection.
I. Stephanie Boyce said: “We welcome the SRA taking the next step of looking at how consumers of legal services can continue to be protected.
“The SRA has also recognised that consumers could face serious detriment if post six-year claims are left unaddressed.”
Financial abuse within wills
John Lambe, senior associate at Forbes Solicitors, writes in Today’s Wills & Probate about financial abuse within wills.
He cites our guidance aimed at solicitors who advise clients who are or may be at risk of financial abuse, particularly those conducting private client work involving estate and financial planning, property transactions, execution of wills or Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Also worth a read:
- Tory leadership race: Truss claims tax cuts can avoid recession – Guardian
- Archie Battersbea: Hospice ruling expected this morning – Sky News
- SQE: £250 goodwill payment over IT fiasco – Gazette
- Magistrates Court caseload drops 20% – Gazette
- Norton Rose Fulbright raises NQ pay by 11% – Legal Cheek
- Conveyancing chatbot reduces transaction times – Legal Futures