Explore expert articles, news, and resources from across the UK legal industry. Our blogs are designed to keep you informed in your specialist areas of law and job roles.
As UK law firms continue to digitise, cyber threats are escalating. From ransomware to data theft and email compromise. This article from Debra Cairns of Net-Defence explores real cases and highlights practical steps firms can take to strengthen defences, protect client data and maintain trust.
You are invited to join Cansford Labs for a live Q&A in September with their Head of Lab Operations James Nutt and Deputy Lab Manager Abbi Holloway. This is your opportunity to ask them any questions about the science of sample testing and detection windows.
Insider threats occur when employees misuse access to steal or leak data, causing legal, financial, and reputational damage. This article from Debra Cairns examines three UK cases, ICO responses, warning signs, and effective data loss protection measures.
Since June 2025, private children law cases in West Yorkshire follow the Pathfinder Pilot, a new child-focused process. Sophie Jensen of Duncan Lewis Solicitors explain how the scheme improves efficiency, supports self-represented parties, and centres the child’s voice in court.
Motoring offences don’t always warrant standard penalties. Leah Hester of LMP Legal explores how “special reasons” arguments can protect drivers from disqualification, using real case examples to show how legal knowledge and preparation can influence outcomes in high-stakes situations.
Returning to legal practice after a career break can feel daunting, but with the right support, it can be made easier. Nikki Alderson shares practical strategies for HR teams, barristers’ clerks, and returners to create confident and sustainable return to work in law.
Mental Health Awareness Week is a reminder that small actions can make a real difference. From taking proper breaks to checking in with colleagues, this article explores practical ways legal professionals and organisations can better support mental wellbeing.
Vocational experts play an increasingly important role in UK law by assessing employability, earning capacity, workplace adjustments, and the real-world impact of injury, illness, neurodivergence, and complex health conditions.
A summary of Jamie Kelly’s YTherapy article exploring workplace trauma, occupational PTSD and the role workplace culture can play in mental wellbeing.
The High Court has confirmed that advertisers bear the burden of proving consent when displaying advertisements under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The decision provides important clarity for local authority enforcement and advertisement regulation.
Child Arrangements Orders are legally binding, but enforcement is rarely straightforward. This article examines breaches, enforcement powers, judicial discretion, and why the child’s welfare remains central to the Family Court’s approach.
Vocational evidence is increasingly shaping outcomes in family law and employment tribunals. This article explores how expert analysis of earning capacity, work capability, and retraining can influence decisions, reduce uncertainty, and support fair outcomes.
A High Court decision confirming that former spouses may still succeed under the Inheritance Act 1975 where intestacy makes no reasonable provision, with the court able to determine beneficial property interests when assessing the estate.
Mark Evans highlights the “24/7” pressures facing solicitors and the profession’s reluctance to seek support, calling for greater openness, stronger leadership, and wider awareness of wellbeing services to create a more supportive legal sector.
Is quantum computing the future of anti-money laundering? While banks explore advanced technology, law firms can already prevent financial crime by strengthening onboarding, risk assessment, and ongoing monitoring processes.
Assessing earning capacity in personal injury claims requires more than medical evidence. This article explains how vocational experts provide crucial insight into work ability, retraining options and long-term financial impact.
AI is reshaping the legal sector, helping firms automate routine work, improve efficiency, and tackle talent shortages. This eBook explores how legal professionals can adopt AI while staying competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
Mental Health Awareness Week is a chance to take simple, practical steps to support wellbeing in the legal sector. From small daily actions to workplace changes, even minor efforts can make a meaningful difference for yourself and others.
Law firms still charge for effort, not outcomes. This article explores why AI is forcing a shift away from billable hours and towards value-based legal services, and what that means for firms and clients.
Vocational experts are becoming essential in modern litigation. This article explores how they translate medical, functional and labour market evidence into clear, court-ready insights on employability and earning capacity.
Child maintenance in the UK can be far more complex than it appears. Even well-intentioned parents may face arrears, surcharges or enforcement if payments fall outside CMS rules. Understanding how the system works is essential to avoid costly mistakes.
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