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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.
Two recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decisions have clarified important aspects of appellate procedure, including errors of law, perversity appeals, amendments to grounds of appeal and the limited role of respondents at Rule 3(10) hearings.
AI is transforming legal practice, but it also introduces significant data protection, confidentiality and professional conduct risks. This guide explains how law firms can adopt AI responsibly while complying with UK GDPR and safeguarding client information.
A parent may qualify for Universal Credit yet still be refused legal aid because of paper equity in a jointly owned home. Gergely Fried examines how the civil legal aid means test can treat inaccessible property wealth as available capital and argues for long-overdue reform.
The government’s national digital ID scheme may have been scrapped, but the infrastructure supporting digital identity verification remains firmly in place. This article explains what Andy Burnham’s announcement means for law firms, conveyancers and Digital Verification Services.
Compliance is no longer about what you say. It’s about what you can demonstrate. For many law firms, compliance has become increasingly complex. There are regulatory obligations to satisfy, client requirements to meet, insurers asking tougher questions, supplier risks to manage, and an ever-growing list of cyber and operational threats to consider. At the same […]
A High Court defamation judgment has provided important guidance on serious harm, the truth defence, qualified privilege and the meaning of online “trolling”. The court dismissed a libel claim against Optical Express, offering valuable insights into how historical conduct and online campaigning are assessed.
The EFL’s decision to expel Southampton FC from the Championship play-off final for breaching its anti-spying regulations marks one of the most significant disciplinary rulings in English football. Simon Pentol KC examines the legal reasoning, the sanctions imposed and the wider implications for sporting integrity.
The High Court has quashed a Crown Court decision to extend custody time limits in Bernard v Crown Court at Snaresbrook, reinforcing the constitutional importance of the presumption of innocence and confirming that court backlogs alone cannot justify prolonged pre-trial detention.
The Solicitors’ Charity has revealed new insights into solicitor wellbeing following conversations, surveys and interviews conducted at this year’s London Legal Walk. The findings highlight the pressures facing legal professionals, the importance of seeking support, and the practical steps that can help improve wellbeing across the profession.
In this Decision, the FTT determined a preliminary issue was to whether the external walls of a development constituted a Relevant Defect within the meaning of section 117 of the BSA. The FTT decided that a building safety risk included any risk, howsoever small, to the safety of people in or about the building arising […]
When a client’s future ability to work is in dispute, vocational evidence can make all the difference. This article explains why instructing vocational rehabilitation experts early can help solicitors assess earning capacity, rehabilitation needs and realistic return-to-work prospects across personal injury, clinical negligence, employment and family law cases.
Child removal is one of the most significant decisions made in family proceedings. This article explores the psychological impact on parents and considers how barristers and family practitioners can provide compassionate, trauma-informed support throughout the process.
The EAT’s decision in Tarbuc v Martello Piling Limited highlights the limits of section 111A ERA 1996, confirming that protected conversations remain admissible for claims other than ordinary unfair dismissal and creating practical challenges for tribunals.
The Court of Appeal’s decision in Mathurin provides an important reminder of the limits of judicial intervention during criminal trials, reinforcing the need for judges to remain impartial and avoid appearing to support the prosecution.
Last October 2025, The Renters Rights Act (RRA 2025) received Royal Assent and ignited one of the most revolutionary shifts the private rented sector had seen in decades. Driven by the governments pledge to “transform the experience of private renting”, the first set of provisions took effect on 27 December 2025, whilst the remaining […]
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