Training of lawyers “not good enough”, MPs told – Legal Futures
The training of lawyers in England and Wales, both at law schools and through CPD, “is not good enough” and could be improved by regulation, a leading legal academic has…
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Public sector and probate drive 7% rise in High Court claims – Legal Futures
Public sector claims and probate claims are two of the main reasons why claims issued in the High Court rose by 7% last year, according to new figures. The post…
Lammy backs LawtechUK for next three years as he sets out AI vision – Legal Futures
Lord Chancellor David Lammy yesterday announced £4.5m in funding for LawtechUK for the next three years alongside a series of initiatives to increase the use of AI in the courts.…
Solicitor advising PM Law staff to seek protective awards – Legal Futures
A law firm that has previously acted for employees of Axiom Ince and Metamorph Group after both collapsed is now advising more than 50 former PM Law staff members. The…
The Hidden Cost of Unreadable Contracts: Why Readability is Now a Business Imperative – Contract Nerds
Key Takeaways Unreadable contracts quietly erode value long after they are signed. Poor readability drives delays, disputes, and misalignment across the contract lifecycle. Designing contracts to be readable is one…
What does business email compromise look like? – CSO Online
Business email compromise (BEC) is the digital con dressed to impress. It’s clean, calculated, and ready to fool even the sharpest eyes. These scammers don’t tell on themselves with sloppy…
What are the types of ransomware attacks? – CSO Online
Ransomware isn’t an isolated, potential cyber threat—it’s like a living organism that can shapeshift with multiple strains, tactics, and targets. The cybercriminals behind ransomware attacks run these operations like a…
Take control: Locking down common endpoint vulnerabilities – CSO Online
Attackers are constantly on the prowl, scoping out vulnerabilities of network-connected devices in your systems. These devices—laptops, desktops, servers, IoT, and more—are like unlocked doors waiting for threat actors to…
Attackers Now Need Just 29 Minutes to Own a Network – Dark Reading
Credential misuse, AI tools, and security blind spots help attackers move through breached networks faster than ever, CrowdStrike finds. – Read More
How to prevent business email compromise – CSO Online
Business email compromise (BEC) is the cyber equivalent of an expertly forged handwritten note—no malware fireworks, no flashing warnings, just a convincing request that tricks someone into wiring money or…
Know the red flags: Business email compromise signs to look out for – CSO Online
When it comes to cyber threats, business email compromise (BEC) is one of the sneakiest, most costly scams out there. These digital predators don’t rely on brute force, but are…
Lazarus Group Picks a New Poison: Medusa Ransomware – Dark Reading
The North Korean threat group also leveraged Comebacker backdoor, Blindingcan RAT, and info stealer Infohook in its recent attacks. – Read More
Cyber defense: From reactive to proactive – CSO Online
When systems are attacked, we should respond. But how much better would it be if we could anticipate attacks before they strike and stop them with a proactive defense? Faced…
RoguePilot Flaw in GitHub Codespaces Enabled Copilot to Leak GITHUB_TOKEN – The Hacker News
A vulnerability in GitHub Codespaces could have been exploited by bad actors to seize control of repositories by injecting malicious Copilot instructions in a GitHub issue. The artificial intelligence (AI)-driven…
Pinsent Masons selects Legora for corporate, commercial and property groups – Interview – Legal IT Insider
Pinsent Masons announced yesterday (23 February) that it has selected legal GenAI tool Legora across its corporate, commercial and property groups following a successful pilot programme. This partnership will bring…