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SJ Interview: Fleur Rochester, the new president of London FOIL

In December, Fleur Rochester, a partner in Kennedys professional liability team, was appointed the new president of the London division of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL) for 2024

Navigating the deepfake dilemma in sexual harassment

Alan Collins and Hannah Hodgson explore the dark nexus of AI and sexual harassment, unveiling the troubling rise of deepfake abuse and the urgent legal challenges it poses

Financial crime attempts surge among regulated firms

Survey data reveals a concerning 42% rise in financial crime attempts, with over a quarter of regulated firms falling victim. Legal professionals, solicitors, and conveyancers report a significant increase, while estate agents and property professionals experience a substantial jump

DWS Legal fortifies corporate team

DWS Legal, a distinguished full-service law firm, has taken a significant stride in enhancing its corporate transaction capabilities with the recent appointment of Martin Smith as a Director

Oxford University tutors secure employee status

Oxford University tutors, Rebecca Abrams and Alice Jolly, win their claim for employee status in an Employment Tribunal, exposing alleged misuse of personal service contracts

CILEX advocates for urgent reforms in Civil Legal Aid

CILEX urges annual adjustments to civil legal aid thresholds, expanding coverage, and addressing systemic issues for justice

Barrister Lewis Robert Tresman disbarred

Barrister Lewis Robert Tresman has been ordered to be disbarred by an independent disciplinary tribunal after findings of serious professional misconduct

Safeguarding sensitive data: A call for cybersecurity resilience in the legal sector

Ed Boal, Head of Legal at Shieldpay, discusses the rising threat of cyber breaches in UK law firms