Faked invoices and correspondence A personal injury solicitor who diverted a portion of his client’s settlement payment into a rehabilitation company connected with his wife, creating false documentation in order to do so, has been struck off. Fasar Mahmood, a…
Human input remains crucial A new report has shed light on senior judges’ views on AI, highlighting both the areas of their work that could benefit from the technology and their concerns about its use. The study used focus‑group discussions…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend ‘Kirklandisation’ of Big Law pushes firms to launch salaried partnerships [Financial Times] (£) Assisted dying bill: What happens next? [BBC News] My week in a magistrates’ court: no…
Trainee worries it may jeopardise NQ role In our latest Career Conundrum, a current trainee solicitor worries that their disinterested supervisor might harm their chances of landing their preferred NQ role. “Hi Legal Cheek, please don’t name me. I am…
A round-up of online musings, memes and more Contract law is simple: [Matt Margolis on X] Contract law is simple: Termination for cause = “If I fuck up, you can kick me out.” Termination for convenience = “Even if I…
Follows flurry of executive orders The American Bar Association (ABA) has taken legal action against Donald Trump and his administration, accusing the US president of “relentless attacks” and an “unlawful” campaign of intimidation against law firms using punitive executive orders….
Why understanding values, challenging stereotypes and fostering two-way learning is key to retaining the next generation of lawyers A recent survey revealed that younger generations are demanding more than ever from their employers. Beyond good pay and a safe, non-toxic…
Intellectual labour at risk of replacement says Geoffrey Hinton The computer scientist dubbed ‘the Godfather of AI’ has identified legal assistants and paralegals as among the roles most at risk of replacement by AI. Geoffrey Hinton, famous for his work…
£110k and £105k Eversheds Sutherland and Pinsent Masons are the latest law firms to dish out pay rises to their newly qualified associates. Eversheds has upped salaries for its London-based NQs to £110,000 — a 10% rise from the current…
Regulator takes steps to improve process The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has made several changes to the way students apply for reasonable adjustments during the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). The regulator has introduced a new application form with a series…