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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.
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.
Discover six research-backed superfoods that help lawyers manage stress, boost mental clarity, and sustain energy during demanding billable hours – simple, practical nutrition strategies that support resilience without adding complexity to your routine.
Continuous company monitoring is a growing compliance challenge for professional firms. This article explores how structured change detection and ECCTA verification awareness support consistent, auditable oversight across client portfolios.
A domestic violence prosecution collapsed after the complainant refused to continue giving evidence, prompting the Crown to rely on res gestae. Defence arguments on spontaneity, reliability, and fairness succeeded, leading to not guilty verdicts.
An overview of early prisoner release schemes in England and Wales, the strain on overcrowded prisons, and the growing number of mistaken releases, including the extraordinary case of a fraud prisoner freed and returning days later.
This Time to Talk Day, let’s make space for open conversations about anxiety in the legal sector. Talking openly can reduce stigma, help people feel less alone, and make it easier to get the support they need at work.
This article explores how tribunals and the EAT assess future loss in unfair dismissal cases, highlighting Polkey reductions, tribunal reasoning, and the need to properly evaluate evidence when setting compensatory awards.
Digital identity is moving from policy to practice. This article explores how government and private-sector digital IDs are shaping a new compliance landscape for law firms, and how firms can prepare for reusable identity credentials.
Senior lawyers aren’t leaving for better pay – they are leaving because firm culture makes seeking support risky. This article explores why optional wellbeing programs fail and how mandatory psychological check-ins can reduce burnout, improve retention, and drive elite performance.
The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 marks a turning point in UK law by recognising digital assets as property. This article explores what the Act says, why it matters, and how it could reshape ownership, commerce and legal protection in the digital age.
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Court of Appeal guidance on highway liability and evidential fairness in Karpasitis v Hertfordshire CC, analysing s41 and s58 Highways Act duties, GPS inspection evidence, and the treatment of “manifestly incredible” witness statements.
This article examines the revised PD 27A changes to Family Procedure Rules, highlighting how earlier bundle filing and stricter court requirements increase counsel’s professional duties, preparation time, and accountability in financial remedies proceedings.
Create a flexible, secure mobile setup that keeps hybrid teams connected and productive. Discover how business mobiles improve security, scale with growth, control costs and integrate with cloud telephony for a consistent, professional communication experience.
This article explores how the NHS is adopting AI-powered ambient scribes to reduce clinical administration, while examining the data protection, UK GDPR, and patient transparency challenges associated with voice data, anonymisation, and vendor use of sensitive health information.
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