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Law firms face questions over hacking
Following demands by the UK Parliament, police are now looking into claims that law firms and blue chip companies may have been involved in phone hacking and illegal privacy breaches by creating a list of those with possible connections.
Direct Line wields axe over legal team
Leading UK insurance group Direct Line is preparing to make 'sizeable' cuts to its legal department as part of a larger plan which may see 2,000 of the group's staff made redundant.
Legal protection to be granted to political extremists
The UK's new Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act will grant legal protection to employees holding extreme political views, according to commercial law firm EMW.
UK companies found lacking in battle against cybercrime
A new survey has revealed that just 21 per cent of FTSE 350 company secretaries have taken action to protect against the risk of cybercrime.
Lord Leveson caught in law firm storm
Lord Justice Leveson has claimed he was asked not to circulate a document detailing widespread illegal practices in blue chip industries, with reports alleging that a leading London law firm was behind the request.
London police to gain cybercrime unit
A specialist cybercrime unit dedicated to targeting gangs that make millions of pounds from websites providing illegal material for download or sale is set to be attached the City of London Police.
Army chief plays down impact of negligence ruling
A British General has claimed that the threat of litigation regarding poorly-equipped troops will not effect decisions made 'in the heat of battle'.
Pippa not in the mood to celebrate
Pippa Middleton's guide to posh party planning - titled 'Celebrate' - was criticised for stating the obvious, but she is no longer taking the witty jabs lightly according to reports.
Law Society responds to training review
Those seeking a career in law should prepare for a long road ahead of them before choosing to continue along the challenging path, according to the Law Society in response to the Legal Education and Training Review.
In-house lawyers must lead whistle-blowers
In-house lawyers must be prepared to speak out against their company's management and protect whistle-blowers, the former risk management head of HBOS has claimed.
Lawyers who hack 'deserve jail'
The Government could implement custodial sentences under section 77 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act following claims that lawyers used unlawful methods to obtain evidence.
Premier League in streaming sports block
English football's top league is set to lock horns with popular free streaming sports websites as it aims to enforce a block in time for the start of the new season.
Financial storm to hit UK law firms hard
Unprecedented pressure on UK law firms has caused the Solicitors' Regulatory Authority to place hundreds of firms under supervision as they prepare for more financial hardship this year.
Google told to delete Street View data payload
The UK's data watchdog has instructed technology giant Google to delete secretly-collected data or face prosecution.
Legal work quality remains high despite job market fears
Fluctuations in the legal job market have not had a negative effect on the standard of work completed by UK lawyers, a research project has found.
Lawyers cast doubt over banking jail threat
A plan to clamp down on reckless London bankers with threats of prison time may fail to have any real effect, city lawyers have claimed.
Businesses failing to protect intellectual property online
New research has revealed businesses are not taking as much care to safeguard intellectual property online compared to how they protect assets offline.
Soldiers abroad protected by human rights law, says UK supreme court
The families of British soldiers killed in Iraq due to poorly armoured vehicles will be able to bring claims against the government on human rights grounds, the UK's highest court has judged.
First UK charges in Libor scandal
UK fraud enforcers have charged key Libor trader Tom Hayes in the first criminal case seeking justice for his involvement in rigging the London interbank lending rate.
Lord Neuberger sounds legal aid warning
The president of the UK's supreme court has claimed that legal aid cuts will drive away the best lawyers and fail to boost efficiency.