Law firms are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. For threat actors, the logic in targeting such enterprises is simple; law firms manage highly sensitive data that, if stolen, can offer lucrative rewards. To provide some context, the pandemic instigated a mass transition to cloud-based operating models, with many legal documents now stored, […]
It has been widely reported that Frederick Barclay, former owner of the Telegraph Media Group, could be forced behind bars for not paying out the £50 million it is alleged that he owes to his former wife following their divorce. He is 87 years old, and it is estimated that as recently as May this […]
Ed O’Connell, MD of Professional Services at Search, discusses what the legal industry can do to retain and attract the best talent amid a global skills shortage. The pandemic has had one of the biggest impacts on employment in recent times, with the uncertainty of the last two years causing workers to reconsider their career […]
Lawyer Monthly hears from Colin Bohanna, General Manager of legal software provider Clio EMEA, on why legal tech is so important for the legal industry. Colin is an accomplished sales and customer experience leader with a successful track record, delivering within large and scaling businesses across EMEA and North America. When it comes to technology, […]
Few professionals would characterise their legal departments as “cutting edge.” With many departments still pushing reams of paper from one desk to another, too often Legal is the analogue option in a very digital world. In fact, a recent Onit survey showed nearly four out of five respondents (79%) do not see Legal as “a […]
Law firms as a rule are resistant to swift changes in the way they work, but the value added by more efficient technologies is too great for most to ignore.
Significant changes are coming to the UK family courts as the long-awaited implementation of no-fault divorce has allowed for less contentious separations.
Following two years of disruption owed in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic, new statistics show that activity at the European Patent Office is now on a rise.
When America’s businesses went remote in 2020, there was no telling of the long-term effects on the practice of law. But one thing was certain: COVID-19 pushed firms into new, long-overdue technological frontiers. Leadership could no longer ignore the need for digital tools to organise caseloads, communicate internally and with clients and generally keep the […]
In recent months, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been featured in several significant legal proceedings. In this article, we’ll take a look at 4 of the top recent lawsuits involving the world’s richest man. 1. Musk Sued Over Alleged Dogecoin Pyramid Scheme In June, Elon Musk was hit by a $258 billion lawsuit alongside his […]
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