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With cyberattacks presenting a growing threat to UK businesses, Kingsley Hayes offers practical advice to help law firms avoid falling victim to online criminals

The Law Society of England and Wales has applied to the High Court for permission to challenge the government’s decision not to increase criminal defence solicitors’ legal aid rates by the recommended minimum 15% as it is unlawful, irrational, and has affected access to justice.

A woman has been awarded nearly £100,000 in damages after suffering image-based abuse by her former partner, who covertly recorded her and posted the images on porn sites.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has published a speech by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Max Hill KC, to the Oxford University Law Faculty on 24 February 2023 which highlights how prosecutors apply centuries of legislation to contemporary crime.

In this week’s NLJ, Michael Zander KC reports on research out this week that reveals the government’s plan to tackle low conviction rates in rape cases has been based on a fundamentally flawed premise.

The government’s action plan on conviction rates in rape cases has been based upon a fundamentally flawed premise, as Michael Zander KC explains

The insanity defence and legal burdens of proof come under the scrutiny of Simon Parsons, associate lecturer at Bath Spa University, in this week’s NLJ.

Is the ‘golden thread’ of Woolmington wearing thin? Simon Parsons examines the insanity defence & legal burdens of proof

“Threat intelligence is at the very core of our MDR service and is what allows us to focus in on the specific tactics, techniques and procedures that are being employed to target our clients’ sectors.” Q&A with David Allan, founder and Managing Director at CYSIAM

Magda Zima & Alice Trotter explore what INTERPOL’s digital metaverse twin means in the rapidly changing virtual landscape

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NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London

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MPs dissent but deliver on jury trials

The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession

Bill to repeal presumption of parental involvement

The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed

No Mazur exception in family court

A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur

No to interest plans, says CILEX

Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned

Consultation opens on assault of police officers

Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer

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Criminal

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder