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Sam Healey explores the legal liabilities of crypto platforms in digital transactions
Legislating against deepfake images seems necessary, but the practicalities are complex, writes David Locke

Deepfakes, whether of Taylor Swift or Donald Trump, have obviously harmful potential consequences for the unwitting subject—but what legal action can be taken against them?

The government has issued a draft code of practice on cyber security governance to help businesses strengthen their protection against cyber-attack

The much-anticipated ruling of the Supreme Court in Philipp v Barclays Bank, which overturned the Court of Appeal’s decision, is discussed from the perspective of consumer safeguarding, in this week’s NLJ
The Supreme Court has not rescued consumers who are the victims of APP fraud, but neither has it left them wholly unprotected: Michael Brown, Charlie Shillito & David McIlroy report on the judgment in Philipp v Barclays Bank
Law firms are a prime target for cybercriminals, but the rapidly developing world of cryptocurrency is a prime opportunity for lawyers. This week’s NLJ serves up a double helping of articles on the sharp edge of tech development.
From ransomware to legacy systems, Alex Bransome outlines five major cybersecurity threats to the UK legal sector & the importance of mounting a robust defence
Could software developers be held accountable in cryptocurrency hacking cases? Lauren Pardoe considers the definition of ‘fiduciary’ in a fast-developing area of the law
Law practices are prime targets for cyber criminals due to their handling of highly confidential, commercially sensitive and often personal information, a major report by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has highlighted
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

National Pro Bono Centre—Esther McConnell & Sarah Oliver Scemla

National Pro Bono Centre—Esther McConnell & Sarah Oliver Scemla

Charity strengthens leadership as national Pro Bono Week takes place

Michelman Robinson—Akshay Sewlikar

Michelman Robinson—Akshay Sewlikar

Dual-qualified partner joins London disputes practice

McDermott Will & Schulte—Karen Butler

McDermott Will & Schulte—Karen Butler

Transactions practice welcomes partner in London office

NEWS
Intellectual property lawyers have expressed disappointment a ground-breaking claim on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) ended with no precedent being set
Two separate post-implementation reviews are being held into the extension of fixed recoverable costs for personal injury claims and the whiplash regime
Legal executives can apply for standalone litigation practice rights, the Legal Services Board (LSB) has confirmed, in a move likely to offset some of the confusion caused by Mazur
Delays in the family court in London and the south east are partly due to a 20% shortage of judges, Sir Andrew McFarlane, president of the Family Division, has told MPs
Entries are now open for the 2026 LexisNexis Legal Awards, celebrating achievement and innovation in the law across 24 categories
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