Technology

From modest beginnings, cyber law is now a recognised disruptor, shaping & challenging the future of litigation. But what is cyber law? As part of a new NLJ cyber series, Dean Armstrong QC & Paul Schwartfeger, 36 Commercial, provide a short history of the laws, crimes & definitions associated with cyber law & share some predictions for the future

Law firms may be behind the times when it comes to digital capabilities for knowledge work, research has found.

Lockdown working has exposed the gaps in cyber security practices in many law firms. With hackers looking for a pay day, it’s never too late to become cyber proactive. Guy Lloyd at CySure explains why cyber security doesn’t need to be complex, costly or confusing

Is evidence obtained from secret messaging apps admissible in criminal proceedings? Evan Wright & Sarah Vine examine the Court of Appeal’s decision

Chaman Salhan questions why the NCA was able to ride roughshod over decades of policy which says that intercept evidence is inadmissible

Writing in this week’s NLJ, Mark Solon asks: where do expert witnesses fit into the new Master of the Rolls’ promised ‘radical rethink’ of civil justice?

The new Master of the Rolls promises civil justice shake-up. But what about the expert witnesses, asks Mark Solon

Lawyers and regulators need to consult more with consumers about LawTech, the Association of Consumer Support Associations (ACSO) has urged

Legal tech provider InfoTrack has announced the launch of electronic client onboarding solution eCOS.

HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has announced that Common Platform, a custom-made online case management system, has gone live in Bristol Crown and magistrates’ courts