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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.
A Chronicle Law webinar explores the legal and compliance considerations for law firms recording calls and meetings and communicating with clients via WhatsApp, including UK GDPR requirements, consent, and best practice for managing messaging communications.
By 2030, over a billion women worldwide will be in menopause. With women now making up over half of all solicitors, perimenopause is becoming an important workplace issue. Understanding symptoms, support, and practical adjustments can help women maintain thriving legal careers.
Alex Leonhardt analyses a Central London Employment Tribunal case on contractual variation and constructive dismissal, examining the distinction between affirmation and acquiescence when an employee continues working while objecting to changes in their role.
DHV v MIB [2025] clarifies how Spanish law applies to cross-border road traffic claims in England. The High Court confirmed the Spanish Baremo governs damages and rejected attempts to rely on Rome II Recital 33 to expand compensation beyond the tariff system.
UK businesses must transition from PSTN to VoIP before the 2027 switch-off. This guide explains how to prepare your network, protect security, port numbers, train staff, and ensure business continuity – unlocking cost savings, flexibility, and AI-powered communication features.
In divorce, incentive plans like bonuses, LTIPs and carried interest pose complex questions. The Family Court assesses fairness, disclosure and timing to decide what is matrimonial, how to value speculative awards, and whether to offset, share or defer future payouts.
Sanctions breaches are rarely sophisticated. Recent enforcement action shows how routine onboarding failures can expose firms to serious regulatory risk. Effective KYC controls aren’t about screening everything, they’re about striking the right balance between risk, efficiency and oversight.
Midlife hormonal change in men is real, gradual, and often misread as burnout. For senior lawyers, declining testosterone can amplify fatigue, brain fog and low motivation, especially within high-stress, sleep-poor legal environments. This article explores the signs of andropause and practical, evidence-based ways to support long-term health and performance.
The National Commission on the Regulation of AI in Healthcare has launched a Call for Evidence examining how AI should be regulated and where liability should lie when harm occurs. This article explores the legal, regulatory and policy implications for UK healthcare.
Recent High Court rulings on “conduct” in divorce financial remedies have created uncertainty in applying section 25(2)(g) of the Matrimonial Causes Act, increasing cost and unpredictability for divorcing parties and underscoring the urgent need for clear statutory reform.
Cloud telephony is transforming business communication in 2026, replacing outdated PBX systems with secure, scalable, and flexible cloud-based solutions. Discover how it improves resilience, supports hybrid teams, reduces costs, and strengthens compliance for modern organisations.
Outgoing Chair Shams Rahman reflects on a decade with The Solicitors’ Charity, highlighting rising demand for support, a shift toward holistic wellbeing, and confidence in the Charity’s future as leadership passes to I. Stephanie Boyce.
The EAT has confirmed that parties must reassess the prospects of claims and defences throughout litigation, with costs exposure arising where a case later becomes unsustainable. The decision provides important guidance for employment practitioners managing litigation risk.
Proposed reforms in England and Wales could remove jury trials for offences carrying sentences under three years, replacing them with judge-only hearings. Supporters cite efficiency and cost savings, while critics warn of weakened civil liberties, reduced public trust, and a profound shift in the future of justice.
AI is reshaping dictation and transcription as organisations move from on-premises systems to secure cloud platforms. By delivering faster turnaround, higher accuracy, and reduced infrastructure burden, cloud-based AI enables smarter, more efficient document workflows.
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