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The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on cyber security risks for law firms—the time to act on them is now, says Frances McLeod

Restoring competition in the digital market is essential for enhancing consumers’ confidence in e-commerce, says Dr Jing Wang

Deputy Head of Civil Justice for England and Wales, and judge of the Court of Appeal, Colin Birss, has given a speech at Fordham Intellectual Property Conference outlining his view that the future of civil justice, including court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), lies in technology.

HM Courts & Tribunals Services (HMCTS) has published updated guidance on the use of its E-Filing service.

With more than £4m of client money falling prey to cyberattacks in 2020, can law firms afford not to take all steps necessary to protect themselves?

The Law Society has published a response from its Conveyancing and Land Law Committee and the City of London Law Society’s Land Law Committee on the proposed changes to the Electronic Communications Code.

The government has published its response to a call for views on proposals for UK domestic legislation to regulate the cyber security of smart devices, including smart speakers, smart televisions, connected doorbells and smartphones.

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has launched a report on the regulation of legal technology, ‘Striking the balance: how legal services regulation can foster responsible technological innovation’.

2021 ‘big year’ for cryptocurrency regulation

With digital currencies continuing to strengthen their foothold in the financial landscape, calls are increasing for a global response to regulate their use. Celso De Azevedo & Marc Samuels of 36 Commercial explore the most recent regulatory developments on both sides of the Atlantic

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Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors announces four promotions

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Law Officers mark 25 years of Pro Bono Week

The Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, and Solicitor General, Andy Slaughter KC MP, marked the 25th anniversary of Pro Bono Week by joining lawyers, charities, students and parliamentarians at events celebrating voluntary legal work

NLJ this week: Debts, disputes & digital bluster

A polished legal defence may owe more to artificial intelligence than legal merit—and creditors risk paying the price in delay and expense

NLJ this week: Who shaped the witness’s story?

Witness evidence can be compromised by AI before a solicitor sees the draft, leaving safeguards focused on authorship incomplete

NLJ this week: New law, old convictions

Should a conviction stand when a later ruling reveals that the law underpinning it was wrong? The answer exposes a clash between finality and justice

NLJ this week: Beyond environmental offences

The Environment Agency can prosecute offences beyond environmental legislation where proceedings support its statutory functions, the Divisional Court has confirmed

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Technology

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions