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Should all judges be named?

In his latest exclusive piece for our legal partner Cansford Labs, Family Law blogger John Bolch examines the Court of Appeal’s decision to name judges involved in the historic Sara Shariff case. He explores the balance between transparency, scrutiny, and the potential risks faced by public servants in the justice system. Read more on the implications of this controversial ruling.

Top of the Blogs Mental Health

Record-breaking year for LawCare’s support channels 

In their latest press release LawCare’s Chief Executive, Elizabeth Rimmer, discusses the findings from the 2024 Impact Report in which it was revealed that over 1000 legal professionals reached out for support in the past year. With an increase of 24% since 2021 and a 35% rise in the use of webchat support it is clear that wellbeing challenges in the legal sector remain a pressing issue.

UK Judges Raise Alarm over Rising Safety Concerns Amid Strains of Workload and Stress

Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on recent findings from the 2024 UK Judicial Attitude Survey UK which found that judges are raising urgent concerns over rising threats to their safety, increasing stress levels, and workplace bullying. With it commented that morale declines and case backlogs grow, the future of the UK justice system hangs in the balance.

One for the accountants in the room

When law firms adopt new software, is the finance team considered? Hayley Biddlecombe an accounts specialist at Accesspoint discusses that challenges that law firm finance teams can face when having to adapt to a new system. She looks at how Actionstep software can provide an efficient system for fee earners as well as a frustration free system transfer for the accounts team.

Why High-Profile Clients Need Enhanced Intelligence Reports

In this piece Jack Charman of NPI discusses how Enhanced Intelligence Reports from National Private Investigators can support the work you do for your high-profile clients. Learn how traditional background checks often miss hidden risks— but using the latest software AI-driven analysis can uncover financial liabilities, dark web threats, undisclosed relationships, and reputational risks.

Should all judges be named?

In his latest exclusive piece for our legal partner Cansford Labs, Family Law blogger John Bolch examines the Court of Appeal’s decision to name judges involved in the historic Sara Shariff case. He explores the balance between transparency, scrutiny, and the potential risks faced by public servants in the justice system. Read more on the implications of this controversial ruling.

How can digital learning help law firms remain ahead of the latest challenges imposed by data protection and cyber security regulation?

John Baxter of eAlliance learning technology discusses how digital learning can help law firms stay ahead of evolving data protection and cyber security regulations. With cyber threats rising and compliance becoming more complex, it is advisable for law firms to adopt scalable, accessible, and tailored training to mitigate risks and safeguard client data.

Cyber trends and threats for the legal sector

The legal sector in the UK is large and diverse. In early 2023, it was reported that there are over 32,000 organisations in the industry, with a combined revenue exceeding £43 billion and employing more than 320,000 people. With such a significant presence, law firms and legal professionals are prime targets for cybercriminals. The expectation […]

Barclays Sets Aside £90 Million to Cover Potential Motor Finance Payouts in Legal Battle

Barclays has set aside £90 million to cover potential claims against its past motor finance business, according to its 2024 annual report. This comes after the lender tries to address the legal implications of existing litigation over secret commissions paid by motor finance lenders to car dealers. This follows the October 2024 Court of Appeal […]

Government Reforms Cut Probate Waiting Times in Half

Waiting times for the application of probate have been slashed by more than half, with processing being reduced to half the level compared to six months ago. This improvement has been credited by the Ministry of Justice to government intervention to reduce the backlog of cases caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fresh figures from HM […]

Video Trends Shaping Digital Strategy in 2025

Video marketing is evolving, and law firms must adapt to stay competitive. In this article, Nicole Keeling of Chronicle Law discusses the latest trends in video creation, personalised content, interactive videos, and SEO-optimised strategies. Learn how legal professionals can leverage video to enhance client engagement and simplify complex legal concepts.

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