Norton Rose Fulbright’s 19th Annual Litigation Trends Survey: heightened risk around cybersecurity a…

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright’s 19th Annual Litigation Trends Survey, released today, finds that risks and evolving regulation around technology and cybersecurity dominate corporate counsel concerns heading into 2024, as cyberattacks and a patchwork of data privacy laws deepen litigation exposure. Forty percent of respondents said their exposure to cybersecurity and data protection disputes increased in …

Safeguards are needed against the abuse of private prosecutions, the Post Office scandal shows

Before the latest Post Office headlines swept across the country, I expect very few people were aware that the law allows any adult, or organisation, to bring a private prosecution. In light of the Horizon scandal, the next question must surely be: how do we guard against abuse? The Bar Council, representing almost 18,000 barristers …

10 Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship

Before becoming a life coach specializing in relationships and divorce, I served on the leadership team of a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to end domestic violence by educating people about the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships. During this time, I learned so much about the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, along …

Update law on computer evidence to avoid Horizon repeat, ministers urged | Post Office Horizon scand…

Ministers need to “immediately” update the law to acknowledge that computers are fallible or risk a repeat of the Horizon scandal, legal experts say. In English and Welsh law, computers are assumed to be “reliable” unless proven otherwise. But critics of this approach say this reverses the burden of proof normally applied in criminal cases. …

Winners and Losers: What Civil Litigation Reforms Mean for Claims

Long-anticipated changes to recoverable costs in civil claims cases came into effect on 1 October 2023. The changes received a mixed response from legal professionals and insurers alike. Some say the reforms to the England and Wales Civil Procedures will deliver cost predictability on a wider range of claims and prevent disputes over costs. Others …

Boxing champion announces birth of first son and then divorces wife just TWO HOURS later

RYAN GARCIA has announced both the birth of his first son and his divorce from his wife. The former WBC interim lightweight champion confirmed his split from Andrea Celina just two hours after revealing the news of the birth. Ryan Garcia announced the birth of his son and divorce just hours apartCredit: Getty The former …

4 Tips to Having Difficult Conversations With Your Ex

Having difficult conversations with your ex before, during, and even after a divorce can feel overwhelming, especially if problems communicating were a part of your life together. While it may seem like conflict is inevitable, using a few practical communication techniques can help create opportunities for collaboration, even when emotions like anger, hurt, or frustration …

Getting divorced? Here’s how to make a clean and fair financial break

Many couples start the formalities on Divorce Day – Monday, 8 January this year Christmas stress and New Year resolutions are among causes of marriage splits Many married couples decide to split up and begin the process of dividing their financial assets in the New Year. The first Monday falling on a working day in the …