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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.
Deepfakes are no longer theoretical for the legal sector. They pose real risks to evidence, fraud prevention, data protection and professional responsibility, requiring firms to rethink verification, governance and trust in an AI-driven environment.
Grey divorce is rising despite falling overall divorce rates in the UK, with more over-50s choosing separation due to longer life expectancy, changing attitudes, financial independence and evolving personal priorities.
A recent Crown Court case highlights the risks of the “all in it together” argument in joint enterprise murder. This analysis explores secondary liability, intent, and why the key question remains: in it together, but to do what?
I. Stephanie Boyce CBE has been appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, recognising her leadership in the legal profession and commitment to community, inclusion and access to justice.
Choosing the right IT helpdesk support is vital for business continuity. This guide explains support models, the value of proactive monitoring, and how partnering with the right provider can improve efficiency, security, and scalability.
New 2026 guidance confirms that digital identity verification can meet MLR requirements, but only where providers are certified under the UK trust framework. Law firms must now reassess their IDV solutions to ensure compliance with stricter regulatory standards.
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces major reforms to dismissal, redundancy, and worker protections, including extended claim time limits, enhanced compensation risks, and new day one rights, with further regulations expected through 2026 ahead of phased implementation.
AI is making the billable hour obsolete, replacing time with outcomes as the measure of value. But value-based pricing only works with clear scope, structure and metrics. Firms and clients that adapt operationally can reduce inefficiency, remove admin burden and align incentives around results.
Busy legal schedules often push fitness aside – but small, consistent habits can make a big difference. This guide shows how simple 2–5 minute activities, from stretches to short walks, can improve health, boost focus, and fit seamlessly into even the busiest working day.
The EAT clarifies how employers must prove material factor defences in equal pay claims, stressing a practical approach to indirect discrimination and shifting the burden where disadvantage is shown.
The BICBA Forum 2026 brings together commercial law professionals in Manchester to explore contract law, unjust enrichment and cross-border practice, alongside valuable networking opportunities.
A practical guide to IT compliance for growing businesses, covering data protection, access control, cybersecurity, and risk management to help organisations stay secure, resilient, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
As AI and workflow automation transform professional documentation, dictation remains a powerful tool for capturing expertise. Rather than competing, automation and dictation increasingly work together to improve efficiency, accuracy, and the overall quality of documentation.
A Southwark Crown Court ruling in R v Pearce finds a Metropolitan Police pound assistant was not a “public officer”, clarifying how courts assess misconduct in public office and emphasising that the test focuses on an individual’s actual duties rather than employer status.
Considering a move to chambers? This guide explores how modern, collaborative chambers models offer greater flexibility, transparent fees, stronger support, and improved wellbeing for family law barristers across Manchester, Liverpool, and the North West.
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