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The Serious Fraud Office and the Coronavirus Challenge

30th April 2020
As the UK government implements measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, the SFO will soon be called on to investigate allegations of fraud involving those new systems. Can it rise to the challenge?
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Data Security: Put in the Time or Face the Fine

29th April 2020
Data breaches seem to be growing increasingly common, with enormous monetary and social consequences. There is no longer any excuse for firms with lax security.
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How Agile Legal Tech Providers Are Reshaping the Legal Industry

28th April 2020
Technology is set to be the greatest driving force behind legal industry developments in the coming years. What imminent changes can we expect to see?
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What Are the Elements of a Wrongful Death Claim?

28th April 2020
An exploration of the terminology and process involved in prosecuting a wrongful death claim and the elements that might show a defendant's culpability.
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COVID-19 and Rethinking Lawyer Training Programmes

27th April 2020
The issues common to traditional lawyer trainee programmes have been thrown into stark relief by the COVID-19 pandemic. How should they be addressed?
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Top Tips for Handling End-Of-Year Study Stresses

24th April 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing universities to change their exam guidelines, law students are likely to be feeling under pressure. How can they ensure that they're best prepared?
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Should Ireland Follow the UK in Instigating Whiplash Reforms?

23rd April 2020
The Irish SME Association is currently lobbying for cuts of up to 80% in personal injury claims pay-outs. Would introducing legislation in line with the reforms in the UK be in the best interests of everyone in Ireland?
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What Can I Do With a Law Degree?

23rd April 2020
When people think of a law degree, they often view it as a route to a career in the legal profession. Although the law degree is a great foundation for legal practice, it would probably surprise many to learn that only a minority of law graduates actually go on to work as a solicitor or barrister.
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Can Technology Truly Enable Lawyers to Work Remotely?

22nd April 2020
Law firms have found themselves forced to adapt to remote working conditions, with some tech-savvy lawyers already having a head start. Could this become the new "normal" for the legal sector as a whole?
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Why Solicitors Need to Think About Their Media Profiles

21st April 2020
Personal branding is an essential component of a modern solicitor's marketing strategy. Even a small amount of media engagement can reap huge benefits for a law firm or individual lawyer.
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