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Celebrity chef's father-in-law jailed over business hacking attempt
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's father-in-law is jailed for six months for conspiring to hack a computer system relating to the chef's business interests in a case that went ahead against the wishes of chef Ramsay who has reconciled with his in-laws.
Longer jail terms likely for terrorist offences
The UK's Prime Minister Theresa May has indicated that jail terms for terrorism offences could be significantly increased.
AI moves up small and medium sized legal firms' agendas
Small and medium sized legal firms both understand the importance of the use of AI (artificial intelligence), regard it as an opportunity to be embraced and do not feel threatened by its impact on their business model.
Diveristy increasing in legal sector as number of lawyers soars
Lawyers from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds have more than doubled in the last decade, with 16 per cent (19,145) of solicitors now from those backgrounds.
No way to legally postpone general Election
It has emerged that there is no way to legally suspend or delay the general election following Saturday's terrorist attack(s) in London.
Hogan Lovells boosts pay for junior lawyers
Hogan Lovells has boosted pay for its junior lawyers by five per cent with the newly qualified now receiving £75,000 per year.
Cross-border legal merger create UK's 13th largest law firm
The official tie-up between Scotland's HBJ Gateley and England's Addleshaw Goddard will this week create the UK's 13th largest law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers across 11 offices.
Brexit sees Legal & General open Dublin operation
Legal and General is the latest financial services company to opt for Dublin for part of its investment management operations.
Almost 100 law firms offer free service to Manchester terror attack victims
So far 93 law firms have come forward to offer their services for free to victims of the Manchester terror attack with Manchester Law Society co-ordinating a pro bono advice rota.
Over half fear they have been a victim of a cyber attack
Consumers place higher expectations on businesses to protect their personal information and update response plans
Administrators called into Glasgow law firm Hamilton Burns
Scottish law firm Hamilton Burns - formed in 2001 - has collapsed after a significant reduction in legal aid income combined with high historic debts.
Company law lecturer is first female head of Cambridge college in 700 year history
A law lecturer who used to work at Clifford Chance has become the first ever female head of a top University of Cambridge college which boasts a roll call of illustrious alumni including Stephen Hawking.
Companies at risk over personal data compliance
Failing to comply with new rules on data is becoming a dangerous risk, Wedlake Bell partner James Castro-Edwards warns companies holding personal data.
Rocketing number of small businesses battling over IP rights in court
The number of claims being heard by the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) has hit a new high.
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom makes double hire from White & Case
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom has made a rare double hire in the city bringing on board White & Case global private equity co-head Richard Youle and fellow private equity partner Katja Butler.
Record 12,000 take part in London's Legal Walk
A record 12,000 walkers took part in the 10 kilometer London Legal Walk to raise money for free legal advice services.
Law Society vows to defend privilege following ENRC ruling
Companies can no longer assume that private documents, including interview records used for internal investigations, will be protected after a controversial High Court ruling.
Tesco faces further legal action on accounting scandal
Tesco is facing the prospect of another legal challenge over its accounting scandal after lawyers called on retail investors to back fresh action against the supermarket chain.
Nestle loses legal fight to trademark four-fingered KitKat bars
Nestle has lost the latest stage of its legal battle with Cadbury to trademark Kit-Kat's four-finger shape in Britain.
Private prosecutions can help luxury companies
Private prosecutions can be helpful in the fight against counterfeiting but must be used with caution, says Adam Glass of Lewis Silkin.