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November 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer

How Cybercriminals Exploit Law Firms’ Holiday Vulnerabilities

Cybercriminals leverage law firm data for insider trading, corporate espionage and extortion, making lawyers attractive targets during holidays, but not all threats involve stereotypical hackers, experts say.

By Caroline Byrne

5 minute read

November 26, 2024 | Legaltech News

How Cybercriminals Exploit Law Firms’ Holiday Vulnerabilities

Cybercriminals leverage law firm data for insider trading, corporate espionage and extortion, making lawyers attractive targets during holidays, but not all threats involve stereotypical hackers, experts say.

By Caroline Byrne

5 minute read

November 26, 2024 | International Edition

Ex-Spies Reveal How Cybercriminals Exploit Law Firms’ Holiday Vulnerabilities

Cybercriminals leverage law firm data for insider trading, corporate espionage and extortion, making lawyers attractive targets during holidays, but not all threats involve stereotypical hackers, experts say.

By Caroline Byrne

5 minute read

November 22, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Armstrong Teasdale's London Creditors Face Big Losses

Armstrong Teasdale’s ill-fated London expansion ended in administration, leaving creditors facing significant losses amid unresolved debts and frozen assets.

By Caroline Byrne

4 minute read

November 22, 2024 | International Edition

Armstrong Teasdale's London Creditors Face Major Losses

Armstrong Teasdale’s ill-fated London expansion ended in administration, leaving creditors facing significant losses amid unresolved debts and frozen assets.

By Caroline Byrne

4 minute read

November 06, 2024 | International Edition

Trump Re-election Stirs Big Law Optimism and Caution in London

Donald Trump's second-term victory sparks optimism over his pro-business stance, while London's top partners expect global and domestic uncertainty.

By Law.com International Staff

3 minute read

November 05, 2024 | International Edition

Can Labour's New Budget Steady the Ship? Big Moves On UK Tax Reform and Fiscal Stability

As the U.S. election wraps up this week, the global economy may finally have a chance to stabilise following a period of intense political uncertainty among G20 nations.

By Sandy Bhogal and Bridget English

5 minute read

October 27, 2024 | International Edition

The Price of Time: Should Law Firms Sell Minutes or Value?

As the legal industry grapples with the rise of AI, the once-immutable billable hour faces unprecedented scrutiny.

By Caroline Byrne

4 minute read

October 21, 2024 | International Edition

UK's Top Partners Billing $1,300+ Per Hour Driven by US Rivals

"We know law firms have been using rates to increase that top line for a number of years and I suppose the question that arises is: 'How much longer is that possible?'"—PwC.

By Caroline Byrne

2 minute read

October 18, 2024 | International Edition

UK Law Firms Face £75M Money Laundering Investigations Alongside Russia Scrutiny

Big Law is also in the spotlight, including the London offices of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Armstrong Teasdale.

By Caroline Byrne

3 minute read