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Digital compliance is critical to help legal firms rise above regulation

Regulated UK firms, including legal practices, are grappling with increased regulatory demands amid shrinking budgets

The UK’s Cyber Governance Code of Practice

Beverley Flynn and Sinead Hughes discuss the government’s proposed voluntary Cyber Governance Code of Practice and what it would mean for businesses

Litigation Funding: Empowering legal professionals in the pursuit of justice

A comprehensive guide to Litigation Funding for legal professionals

The power of public relations in law firms: building trust and driving success

In the hustle and bustle of the legal world, effective public relations is pivotal for law firms, fostering trust and success

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

The fixed recoverable costs regime – does it all add up?

Matthew Jury and Oli Troen present their views on the limitations to the government’s fixed recoverable costs regime and the need to let the English market for personal injury claims develop on its own steam

The law of unintended consequences and the nexus between divorce tourism and procedural fairness

Shaili Gohil-Desai dissects the recent ruling before the Supreme Court in the case of Potanina (Respondent) v Potanin (Appellant) [2024] UKSC 3 and the wider implications for future litigants

Transparency pilot commences in the family court

Henry Hood and Anna Roiser provide the background to the transparency reporting pilot and the importance of striking a fair balance between transparency and privacy