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ECtHR warns: democracy must be defended in the digital age

The Strasbourg court’s Bradshaw v United Kingdom ruling urges governments to actively protect elections from foreign interference while safeguarding free speech

Law firms see shifts in AIM rankings

The latest AIM client rankings have highlighted significant changes among law firms and their client acquisition trends

LCF Law strengthens teams with key appointments

Yorkshire law firm LCF Law has made significant additions to its real estate and corporate teams with the recent appointments of Joseph McCullough and Sam Durling

New law improves renters’ rights in England

The Renters’ Rights Act is a significant milestone for 11 million private renters in England by providing essential protections

Independent investigation into prison release errors

The government has announced reforms and an investigation to prevent future mistaken prisoner releases

UK signs landmark convention against cybercrime

The UK has committed to the UN Convention against Cybercrime, highlighting the necessity for global collaboration on cyber threats

Balancing competition and innovation in the Legal Sector

The Nobel Prize-winning theory of innovation-driven growth offers vital lessons for a fragmented UK legal market struggling to modernise.

Law Society unveils new ethics framework

The Law Society of England and Wales has launched an updated ethical framework for in-house solicitors including new whistleblowing guidance to address key challenges faced by legal professionals