Nicola Laver

Editor, Solicitors Journal

Nicola Laver is editor of Solicitors Journal and a non-practising solicitor

Â£2m grant to drive legal tech innovation

The digital transformation of the UK's legal sector received a welcome boost with news that government has awarded £2m to leading tech firm Tech Nation to help drive legal tech.

HMCTS: MPs' report on courts modernisation unbalanced

HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has attracted stinging criticism from MPs for triggering a court system in chaos and struggling to explain its vision for reform.

7,000 firms in SRA's firing line in AML compliance drive

A fifth of law firms are failing to comply with anti-money laundering regulations, according to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) who warned of “strong action against those who continue to fall short”.

Bedroom tax discriminatory, says European court

The so-called 'bedroom tax' unlawfully discriminates against vulnerable victims of domestic violence, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled.

Better access to legal aid for separated migrant children

Migrant children separated from their parents can now get faster and easier access to legal aid, after new legislation came into force today.

EHRC: no more excuses for NDA abuse

Lawyers should not have to take all responsibility for drafting and negotiating non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has said.

King's College students launch free law clinic

Third year law students at King's College London are teaming up with lawyers from Stowe Family Law to offer free legal advice at the King's Legal Clinic.

Warnings over planned section 21 reforms

Government plans to abolish the assured shorthold tenancy (AST) regime could lead to fewer homes being available for rent, law firm Devonshires has warned.

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