Ever received a hefty £100 parking fine from a private company and wondered how they got your details? The answer is simple: Yes, the DVLA can share your data with private car parking companies. In this article Kristy Gouldsmith works through the legal precedent the DVLA has to enforce fines and the ICO involvement in regulating data protection.
In this article Ben Tomlinson further discusses findings from Atlas Cloud’s Cyber Security study including key reasons why law firms are missing out on the benefits of being Cyber Essentials accredited.
In this spotlight piece as part of our World Mental Health Day series about Oakwood Solicitors we spoke with Jason Spence and Stuart Jones regarding the support and resources the firm provides for staff well-being.
If you’ve received a Subject Access Request (SAR), don’t push it aside—prompt action is crucial. Kristy Gouldsmith provides a guide to help; including an explanation of what an SAR is, steps to manage them and the complications that can arise.
World Mental Health Day 2024
Ever wondered about the impact that our relationships (whether personal or professional) have on our mental health? In this article, we explore the root causes of relationship challenges, how they can show up at work, and what we can do about them. By Satpal Kaur-Thompson of Lawsight.
Joe Brady, Co-Founder of Who Media, discusses how a simple marketing strategy using TikTok ads can help to generate reliable business leads for law firms.
A recent study by Atlas Cloud, auditing over 5,000 UK-based law firms, reveals concerning cyber security vulnerabilities. Nearly three-quarters of firms have had employee passwords leaked into public sources, exposing them to potential criminal exploitation. Shockingly, fewer than half of these firms have implemented a key protective measure to prevent domain hijacking. In this article Pete Watson goes on to discuss the findings of the study and highlights the urgent need for the legal sector to strengthen cyber security measures to safeguard against increasing digital threats.
Data breaches can happen at any time, so it’s essential to know how to respond effectively. In her first article as an author for Chronicle Law, Kristy Gouldsmith provides a useful article about how to manage a data breach.
Don’t miss out on Will Aid 2024! In this article Peter De Vena Franks invites you to sign up for this year’s campaign. Will Aid is a fantastic opportunity for law firms to attract new clients, enhance their reputation, and support some of the UK’s most-loved charities. Last year’s campaign raised over £770,000, and with demand already building for this November, now is the perfect time to sign up. By waiving fees for Will writing in exchange for client donations to Will Aid, your firm can make a difference while growing your business.
As a busy conveyancer, following up on cold leads can be overwhelming. Convert Crew offers a hands-free solution to convert those leads into paying clients—at no upfront cost. For a limited time, they’re partnering with three conveyancing firms to demonstrate their lead-conversion system, completely free of charge. Let Convert Crew handle your follow-ups while you focus on your business.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant inroads into family law, particularly in England and Wales, offering new tools to streamline research and document creation for legal professionals. In this article John Bolch, Family Law blogger for Cansford Laboratories, provides a short review of AI’s capabilities and warns it still requires expert human oversight, especially when offering legal advice. Bolch highlights the concerns around the ethics of AI-generated content and copyright issues. With AI’s continued development Bolch questions if it is poised to become an essential tool for family lawyers?
This article stresses the importance of integrating company values into daily operations to shape corporate culture and employee behaviour.
Written by Simon Calderbank at Big Knows, it suggests involving employees in defining values, communicating them effectively and having leaders advocate for them.
Big Knows offers workshops to help businesses clarify and implement their values, aiming to boost employee engagement and overall success.
It’s easy to forget sometimes, but there really is nothing normal or inevitable about constant pressure, unrealistic expectations or feeling overwhelmed, yet these seem to be ever-present elements of the day-to-day of a lawyer. To help you manage workplace stress, we take a closer look at some of the practical steps you can implement to take back control of your workload and safeguard your wellbeing.
The team at eAlliance Learning Technology has released a new programme of specialist online courses to support those trying to implement cultural change and raise awareness of the causes behind mental health.
In the latest Lexis Nexis report, key insights into the priorities of associates and senior associates within law firms emerge. Work-life balance stands out as a critical factor, with 71% citing it as the most important consideration.
In this article Search and Recruitment Professional, Clara Rose, talks about the significance of work-life balance for legal professionals, addressing concerns such as preventing exploitation by firms and mitigating the risk of mental health issues. Read on to explore strategies for achieving a harmonious balance in the demanding field of law.
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