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21 April 2020
Issue: 7883 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Cybercrime
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NLJ this week: Lawyering during lockdown

Zoombombers and virtual eavesdroppers are just some of the risks faced by lawyers when working remotely

As the legal profession adapts to working under the shadow of COVID-19, Paul Schwartfeger of 36 Commercial, considers the risky business of remote working. There is much to consider―cybersecurity, data protection and the GDPR, how to choose an appropriate type of videoconferencing software, ensuring information is encrypted and, of course, the problem of uninvited guests who ‘zoom bomb’ calls with inappropriate materials.

For the lowdown on safe working during the lockdown, see Remote working: A risky business?

Issue: 7883 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Cybercrime
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gateley Legal—Caroline Pope & Bob Maynard

Gateley Legal—Caroline Pope & Bob Maynard

Construction team bolstered by hire of senior consultant duo

Switalskis—four appointments

Switalskis—four appointments

Firm expands residential conveyancing team with quadruple appointment

mfg Solicitors—Claire Pope

mfg Solicitors—Claire Pope

Private client team welcomes senior associatein Worcester

NEWS
The controversial Mazur ruling, which caused widespread uncertainty about the role of non-solicitors in litigation work, has been overturned on appeal
Two landmark social media cases in the US could influence social media regulation in the UK, lawyers predict
Barristers have urged the government to set up Nightingale-style specialist courts, with jury trials, to prioritise rape, sexual assault and domestic abuse trials
Victims of violent crimes who suffer life-changing injuries receive less than half the financial support today than those in the 1990s, according to a senior personal injury lawyer
Rising numbers of cases, an increase in litigants in person and an overall lack of investment is piling pressure on the family court, the Law Society has warned
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