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LSB consultation on technology and innovation guidance – Law Society response

We have responded to the Legal Services Board (LSB) consultation on its draft statutory guidance on promoting technology and innovation to improve access to legal...

Why we're working to regulate private investigators

Private investigators are instructed by all sorts of professionals, but the investigators themselves are not regulated. Our working with partner, ABI, shares why a voluntary...

Seven in 10 firms don't have cyber insurance

New research published by the Law Society of England and Wales shows that seven in 10 (72%) of firms have not purchased cyber insurance. ...

How digital property transactions are transforming the legal industry

Although change isn't easy, Law Society partner Thirdfort shares what benefits digital property transactions bring, following HMLR's plans to make the process paperless in the...

Slow response to a scam: avoiding a complaint to the Legal Ombudsman

Cybercrime is on the increase. Jason Chapman and Anjali Mouelhi explore a real case where the victim of a scam complained to the Legal Ombudsman...

The power of a well-designed website for law firms: maximising potential for affordable enquiries

In this sponsored article, Ewelina Radziewicz explores the key elements of an effective website for law firms and discuss why strong technical foundations are vital...

The cybercriminal ecosystem: evolution and extortion

The ecosystem in which cybercriminals operate is constantly changing, with cybercrime becoming ever-more sophisticated. Law Society partner Mitigo explores the risks.

Overheard on a train: how I could have ransomed a law firm (but didn’t)

For many of us, working on the go is a necessity. But, when Graham Murphy found himself sat next to an indiscrete lawyer on a...

10 ways to increase your firm's resilience to a ransomware attack

David Fleming, chief technology officer at Mitigo, gives 10 actions you can take to stop your firm experiencing a ransomware attack.

How we can help you in the fight against ransomware

Read our response to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) open letter on ransomware.

The 10 biggest challenges facing the legal profession in 2022

Nick Ozga, Strategic Sales Manager at Access Legal, lists the 10 greatest challenges facing law firms in 2022 and beyond.

Cyber and data security – five legal obligations you should not ignore

It's crucial to look after the data you hold and keep your technology secure. Mitigo detail the measures firms must take to remain compliant and...

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