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27 Sept 2024

Some unanticipated consequences of the new senior managers offence and what law firms should be doing about them

Steve Smith and Deborah Williams from the financial services disputes and investigations team at Eversheds Sutherland discuss the unanticipated consequences of the new senior managers offence introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, with a particular focus on law firms

25 Sept 2024

The cyber and data security risks facing law firms: How firms can protect themselves and how to manage a security/data breach

Tom Pelham, Global Head of Cyber and Data, Arran Roberts, Partner, and Alexandra O'Hare, Senior Associate, at Kennedys, provide valuable insight into the cyber and data security risks facing law firms, which includes details of the targeted campaigns that are being directed at conveyancing firms

20 Sept 2024

Strict compliance with PD57AC: lessons from recent case law

Eleanor Firth explains how non-compliance with CPR Practice Direction 57AC can lead to severe consequences, as recent cases highlight the risks of disregarding its stringent requirements

18 Sept 2024

The potential for pro bono to build a case for a better funded legal aid system

Following her appointment as Head of Pro Bono and Counsel at Farrer & Co, Rhian Lewis shares her experience of becoming a pro bono solicitor, her approach to spearheading the pro bono practice at her new firm and explains the value of firms offering pro bono services not only in terms of access to justice, but also in regard to employee retention and the rise of responsible business

18 Sept 2024

Fixed Recoverable Costs: a barrier to justice in housing disrepair claims?

Nick McDonnell argues that the implementation of the FRC regime in housing disrepair claims would profoundly impede access to justice

30 Aug 2024

Deposits, conditions precedent and the doctrine of deemed fulfilment

Fiona Cain, Counsel, and Milad Amani, Trainee Solicitor, in the Shipping and Energy Team at Haynes and Boone in London, assess a recent judgment by the Court of Appeal, King Crude Carriers SA and others v Ridgebury November LLC and others [2024] EWCA Civ 719

26 Aug 2024

CJEU upholds Country-of-Origin principle for online intermediaries

Nathan Smith and Anita Smith examine the CJEU's affirmation of the "country-of-origin" principle, alleviating regulatory burdens for online intermediaries across the EU

26 Aug 2024

Emotions, contracts, and culture: six truths for smoother cross-border business relationships

Navigating the complexities of cross-border business relationships requires understanding the cultural nuances that influence emotions, contracts, and dispute resolution strategies, says Ulrich Kopetzki