New Government statistics have revealed half of UK businesses suffered a cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months; rising to two-thirds among medium sized businesses (66%) and large businesses (68%.) In fact, the ‘Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 2017’ has claimed nearly 7 in 10 businesses have identified a breach on some level. […]
How many different ways are there to qualify to immigrate to the US, and how many immigrants live in the country? We explain the different types of immigrants, whether they're coming for family or to work, refugees, investors, or visa lottery winners. We also help you understand how many immigrants there are total in the […]
Police commissioner Cressida Dick has this morning said: “London has woken up to the news of another appalling attack on our city. “There is now an ongoing investigation by our Counter Terrorism Command to establish why this attack was carried out. “London is a city of many faiths and many nationalities. An attack on one […]
Chalk Girl: a protester at the heart of Hong Kong’s democracy movement. Two years since her arrest made her an accidental hero of the pro-democracy umbrella movement, the 16-year-old must decide whether to rejoin the battle alongside the 'localist' youth. As elections loom, Chalk Girl is torn between wanting to respect her family, who are […]
While social media sites and mobile devices offer expanded communication and flexible work options, they are also causing a spike in litigation. More than half (52%) of lawyers recently interviewed by Robert Half Legal said they've seen an increase in lawsuits linked to images or information found on social media and mobile devices. And more […]
The European Council and European parliament recently gave their approval to a new EU Shareholder Rights Directive (SRD II) which will have a significant impact on rights and responsibilities of investors in the European market. This Directive will likely result in significant changes to shortcomings in corporate governance and will encourage long term and active […]
Efficiency is vital when working on multiple legal cases, and the last thing you need when you’re busy is to be slowed down by your computer. For young professionals just entering the industry, you’ll be wanting to get a head start and get stuck in with casework, however if you’re being hindered by your computer, […]
Following on with Lawyer Monthly’s new series dedicated to law school, recruitment and careers, Jayne Harrison, Partner and head of employment law at Cleggs Solicitors, gives her top three tips on how to specialise in employment law. These days it is very unusual to be an all-round lawyer as there are so many changes in […]
Small and medium sized legal firms both understand the importance of the use of AI (artificial intelligence), regard it as an opportunity to be embraced, and do not feel threatened by its impact on their business model, says Clayton Legal, after conducting qualitative research into this area. Lynn Sedgwick, Managing Director, of legal recruiters Clayton […]
As the Conservative Party, propped up with voting support from Northern Ireland’s DUP, press on with the business of government, employers and HR professionals will be wondering what lies ahead and what changes are likely to impact on them, says Andrew Masters, a Partner and Head of Employment at leading South-East law firm Furley Page. […]
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