Edition 4 of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Lawtech Insight has a featured article from Journalist Jane Wakefield, who talks to law firms and tech experts about the impact AI is having on the sector as a whole and what, if any, role it will play in their business. This issue also covers the topics: AI…
International Bar Association releases report setting out governance best practice to help businesses protect themselves from cyber attacks
The IBA’s Presidential Task Force and the Legal Policy & Research Unit has released a report entitled: Global perspectives on protecting against cyber risks: best governance practices for senior executives and boards of directors. This report provides first of its kind global perspectives on best governance practices for directors and senior executives in protecting their…
Jane Malcolm named new Chair of Scottish Legal Complaints Commission
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has announced the appointment of Jane Malcolm as its new chair. Malcolm has a strong track record of strategic leadership in professional regulation, working in the public interest. She has a particular interest in consumer-centred services and policy, with a sharp focus on improving the experience of those who use…
Rise of the Robot Lawyers?
Markovic, M (2019). Rise of the Robot Lawyers?, 61 Ariz. L. Rev The advent of artificial intelligence has provoked considerable speculation about the future of the American workforce, including highly educated professionals such as lawyers and doctors. Although most commentators are alarmed by the prospect of intelligent machines displacing millions of workers, this is not…
Markovic, M (2019). Rise of the Robot Lawyers?, 61 Ariz. L. Rev The advent of artificial intelligence has provoked considerable speculation about the future of the American workforce, including highly educated professionals such as lawyers and doctors. Although most commentators are alarmed by the prospect of intelligent machines displacing millions of workers, this is not…
Understanding how the incorporation of a law firm morphs professionalism
Gordon, T. (2023). Understanding How the Incorporation of a Law Firm Morphs Professionalism. University of New South Wales. The organisation of professions has been the subject of rich academic attention over the past few decades as scholars have sought to understand how different organisational structures influence professionalism. This focus has been spurred by an increasing…
Understanding How the Incorporation of a Law Firm Morphs Professionalism
Tahlia, G. (2023). Understanding How the Incorporation of a Law Firm Morphs Professionalism. University of New South Wales. The organisation of professions has been the subject of rich academic attention over the past few decades as scholars have sought to understand how different organisational structures influence professionalism. This focus has been spurred by an increasing…
Law Society of Ontario notifies profession on amendments to the Mandatory Disclosure Rules
The Law Society of Ontario has notified members about amendments to the mandatory disclosure rules in the Income Tax Act (ITA) by the federal government in the Budget Implementation Act 2023. The changes expand the existing reportable transactions regime significantly, including broadening the definition of reportable “avoidance transactions” and reducing the number of hallmarks required…
The National Association for Law Placement’s (NALP) report on diversity discusses the progress made and the ongoing challenges for LGBTQ+ lawyers in US
The National Association for Law Placement’s (NALP) recent report on diversity in U.S. law firms shows that the overall percentage of LGBTQ+ lawyers increased to 4.17% in 2022, roughly half a percentage point higher than in 2021 and almost 4 times the amount of LGBTQ+ attorneys reported in 2002. Representation has increased at a more…
Victoria Legal Services Board releases its first annual Risk Outlook
The VLSB+C’s Risk Outlook 2023 highlights five risks for the Victorian profession that will be areas of regulatory focus for the coming year. The publication describes issues and conduct associated with each risk that have the potential to cause consumer harm and explains the planned response to them. These risks include: Cyber security Costs disclosure…