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The Mercedes-Benz Dieselgate Scandal: What We Know So Far

29th June 2020
In June 2018, Daimler was forced to recall hundreds of thousands of vehicles amid suspicion that they had been fitted with emissions-cheating software. Since then, the scandal has evolved and grown.
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Germany’s Highest Court Rules Against Facebook on Data Collection

24th June 2020
The ruling is a blow against the social media giant’s data collection systems and the broadness with which they are allowed to operate without user consent.
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2020: The Year of EU Crypto-Asset Regulation?

2nd June 2020
The regulation of crypto-assets in the EU has, to date, consisted of a patchwork of national rules, with EU regulation only applying where crypto-assets fell within existing legislative frameworks. But pending the outcome of a European Commission consultation and the response to that feedback, it seems likely that 2020 will be an important year for the development of a more harmonised approach to the regulation of crypto-assets.
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Privacy and Security Provisions Must Improve If the COVID-19 Contact Tracing App Is to Succeed

15th May 2020
As the UK's lockdown measures ease, the government is looking to restart its contact tracing efforts – but the app they're built on looks far from ready for release.
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An Inventory of Litigation Risks for Operating Businesses During COVID-19

17th April 2020
Companies that continue to operate amid the COVID-19 crisis face a staggering variety of legal risks. Looking at recent lawsuits in France, we can see warnings for companies elsewhere in the world to observe.
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Navigating SOC 2 Compliance as a Law Firm

15th April 2020
The proper management of customer data is imperative for a successful law firm, especially as cloud storage becomes more widespread. This brief guide will explain the criteria that SOC 2 reports test against and why SOC 2 compliance is necessary for law firms looking to move upmarket.
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How Will the Paralegal Profession be Affected by Brexit?

2nd April 2020
One of the biggest legal upheavals in modern history, the impact of Brexit is going to have a knock-on effect for many professions. But is it anything for paralegals to worry about?
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