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Law Commission consultation on digital assets as personal property – Law Society response

We've responded to the Law Commission's consultation on digital assets as personal property.

Five challenges facing the legal sector in 2024

From economic pressures, shifting conveyancing and cyber threats, lawyers face a number of challenges in 2024. Our partner, Access Legal, reveals the biggest threats –...

Protecting law firms from cyber fraud

Our partner Dye & Durham looks at some of the steps your firm can take to avoid the devastating effects of cyber fraud.

Westminster update: sub-postmasters to be exonerated

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall.

Call for evidence response: the lawful basis for web scraping to train generative AI models

We have responded to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) call for evidence for its consultation into web scraping as part of their consultation series on...

Estate management is changing – but you can keep ahead of the curve

With the launch of their new whitepaper, LEAP share that societal changes and technological advancements are affecting the way estates are managed: but practitioners must...

Spring budget 2024 – Law Society response

We’ve submitted our recommendations to the government on how they can use the spring budget to maximise the economic value of legal services.

Navigating the benefits and risks of generative AI

Artificial intelligence promises to change our working lives dramatically. But how will it truly impact the way we do our jobs? Sharon Glynn, from Travelers...

The history of law firm automation

Lauren Colbeck, head of product at Access Legal, gives a timeline of how technology, and the use of it in the legal sector, has evolved...

Key trends shaping the future for lawyers in 2024

The legal profession is adapting to new technologies, consumer demands and shifting economic conditions. But what does this mean for law firms?

Ensuring cybersecurity for your firm and clients

In today's digital landscape, cybersecurity is a critical aspect of protecting your firm and client data. The Association of British Investigators shares valuable insights on...

UK pulse report shows optimism about the property market

Dye & Durham’s UK pulse report shows the public are not yet fully embracing AI but are feeling more optimistic about the property market

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