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New developments in AI may put law firms at greater risk of phishing fraud
As the computing power of Artificial Intelligence continues to grow exponentially, we consider how generative technology may expand the reach of traditional phishing frauds aimed at law firms.
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Six steps to AI Literacy (whether legally required to or not)
At the beginning of February 2025, the AI literacy requirement under the EU AI Act came into force. The effect of this is that certain businesses must take measures to ensure a sufficient level of AI literacy in their staff.
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Model Articles again deemed suitable for sole director companies
A recent decision of the High Court in Re KRF Services (UK) Ltd [2024] EWHC 2978 (Ch) has provided further and stronger authority that the model articles for private companies are suitable for companies with a sole director appointed, clarifying the position following recent cases on this subject.
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Thinking - Publication
Lawyers Covered - February 2025
It can be tough for busy lawyers to find enough time to service clients, make it safely through the regulation obstacle course, win new work and keep up-to-date with developments, but we've got you covered! Welcome to our February 2025 edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we highlight the last month's key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.
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The Week That Was - 21 February 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 14 February 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 7 February 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 31 January 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 10 January 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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A matter of interpretation – the Supreme Court look at contractual interpretation once more
In their recent Judgment in Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings Ltd (a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands) v Blacks Outdoor Retails Ltd [2023] UKSC 2 the Supreme Court adopted a commercially balanced interpretation of a lease; rejecting the overly textual approach of the Court of Appeal in favour of reading the relevant clause in the context of the lease as a whole.
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Thinking - Podcast
Taxing Matters: Mike Ashley wins landmark data protection case against HMRC
At the end of January, Mike Ashley won his high-profile and landmark data protection case against HMRC, with the High Court concluding that HMRC wrongly withheld his personal information for over two years. In this month's episode of Taxing Matters, our host and Senior Associate, Alexis Armitage is joined by Megan Grew, Associate at RPC and part of Mike Ashley's legal team, to discuss the legal aspects of the case that led to a landmark data protection victory against HMRC for Mike Ashley in the High Court.
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Press and Media
Amount seized in forfeiture orders jumps 77% to £191m in past year
The amount of money seized by UK law enforcement agencies, including His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and the National Crime Agency (NCA), has jumped 77% from £108m to £191m in the last year*, says international law firm RPC.
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