The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) of England and Wales has intensified its scrutiny of the high-volume consumer claims (HVCC) market, where law firms handle mass claims such as housing disrepair, data breaches, and motor finance complaints. While the HVCC model can enhance access to justice, the SRA’s thematic review has revealed widespread compliance and transparency…
Driving the next stage of the Singapore legal industry’s digitalisation journey through the Legal Innovation and Future-Readiness Transformation (LIFT) initiative
On 30 June 2025, Singapore’s Ministry of Law (MinLaw) launched the Legal Innovation and Future-Readiness Transformation (LIFT) Initiative, a pilot programme designed to accelerate the digital transformation of the legal sector. Building on earlier legaltech initiatives such as the Legal Technology Platform (LTP), LIFT focuses on addressing one of the key barriers identified through consultations—change…
Washington becomes latest state to test legal practice reforms
Washington State has become the latest U.S. jurisdiction to experiment with regulatory reform in the legal sector by relaxing restrictions on who can practise law. Beginning as early as October 2025, the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) will accept applications from law firms, nonprofits, and technology-driven organisations seeking to participate in a 10-year pilot programme…
Proposed amendments to Colorado’s rules of professional conduct to address artificial intelligence
The Colorado Supreme Court has invited public comment on proposed amendments to the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct (RPCs) to explicitly address the ethical and professional implications of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in legal practice. The amendments aim to clarify lawyers’ duties of competence and diligence in an era of rapid technological change….
Ministry of Law in Singapore – Guide for using generative AI in the legal sector
Singapore’s Ministry of Law has released a draft Guide for Using Generative AI in the Legal Sector (open for public consultation from 1 to 30 September 2025) to promote the responsible, ethical deployment of generative AI (“GenAI”) within legal services. The Guide is non-binding but sets out core principles and good practices to help practitioners…
Italian Senate approves new law on artificial intelligence in the workplace
On 17 September 2025, the Italian Senate approved a landmark law governing the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace, marking Italy’s first comprehensive legislative framework for managing AI’s ethical and operational impact on employment. The law establishes clear parameters for the use of AI tools in recruitment, performance evaluation, and employee monitoring, aiming…
A New Era for Qatar’s Legal Profession: Key Reforms Under Law No. 19 of 2025
Qatar’s Law No. 19 of 2025 marks a major milestone in the modernisation of its legal sector, amending the Legal Profession Law of 2006 to enhance transparency, professionalism, and international alignment. The reforms, introduced by the Ministry of Justice, aim to strengthen the legal profession’s role in upholding justice, protecting rights, and contributing to Qatar’s…
Texas plans to end American Bar Association’s role in state’s law school oversight
The Texas Supreme Court has signalled its intention to end the American Bar Association’s (ABA) longstanding role in accrediting law schools for bar admission purposes, marking the first such move by a U.S. state. In a preliminary order issued on 27 September 2025, the court stated its “tentative opinion” that the ABA should no longer…
Legal leaders and the AI shift: turning uncertainty into competitive advantage
UK based lawyer Elena Bajada, Managing Director at Major, Lindsey & Africa, in her opinion piece for TechRadar Pro, argues that artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping business at a pace that demands legal leaders move from interpreters of regulation to strategic guides. With the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) beginning implementation in 2025, General…
AI yet to deliver cost savings, according to Wells Fargo Data
A new survey from Wells Fargo’s Legal Specialty Group highlights that while U.S. law firms are investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI), the technology has not yet delivered measurable financial savings. Spending on generative AI and related technologies pushed law firm overhead costs up by 8.6% in the first half of 2025, excluding employment costs….