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Security to grind Dubbo court to halt in protest
Dubbo’s sheriffs, who maintain security and enforce orders from its courts, have planned a protest over poor working...
17 July 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Lawyer’s removalist company faces misleading conduct claims
A legal practitioner’s NSW removalist company has faced allegations of misleading and deceptive conduct, but the...
12 July 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Criminal lawyer’s $130k security order looms over future proceedings
A high-profile criminal lawyer will have to hand over $130,000 in security to a law firm she has been fighting for over...
10 August 2023
By Naomi Neilson
IBA urges organisations to strengthen cyber security practices
The International Bar Association has released a new report emphasising the importance of cyber security for senior...
01 August 2023
By Lauren Croft
Australia’s cyber security coordinator responds to attack on BigLaw firm, plus more cyber news
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show – produced by our sister brand, Cyber Security Connect – we...
27 July 2023
By Robyn Tongol
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How is cloud computing enabling law firms to address cybersecurity concerns?
New research reveals that both law firms and their clients are increasingly reassured by the ability of cloud service...
01 June 2023
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How do we achieve watertight data security in a world of leaks?
So many things in life are worth protecting. We take reasonable steps to make sure material items such as houses, cars...
24 April 2023
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How in-house counsel can champion privacy in cyber security
Legal departments are critical to weaving a culture of privacy into their business on a day-to-day basis, according to...
18 April 2023
By Malavika Santhebennur
9 cyber security trends for 2023
New research from Gartner has revealed the top cyber security trends for 2023, with leaders urged to pivot to a...
18 April 2023
By Lauren Croft
Aussie law firms lack confidence in cyber security, says report
New research has found that the majority of legal professionals have no confidence in their firm’s ability to detect...
13 April 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Cyber security threats are more ‘dynamic’ than ever
Following the increase in data breaches in recent times, firms — particularly small firms — have been urged to...
06 April 2023
By Lauren Croft
The role of in-house counsel in boosting cyber security
A Unisearch expert has underscored it is not up to in-house counsel to be the cyber security team but outlined how they...
07 March 2023
By Malavika Santhebennur
Barristers’ email accounts searched by Victorian Bar Council in homophobia investigation
The email accounts of Victorian barristers were searched by the Victorian Bar Council (VBC) in a homophobia...
13 February 2023
By Jess Feyder
Company law – Your corporate guide to cyber security and data breaches
A guided walk-through of cyber security and data breaches, and the importance of vigilance when it comes to securing...
14 December 2022
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What law firms need to know about cyber security
Despite the current wave of cyber attacks targeting businesses, governments, and individuals, there remains an alarming...
25 November 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
Urgent injunction filed to return children from adult maximum-security prison
A Sydney firm has filed an urgent injunction in the Federal Court to maintain the human rights of the children who have...
25 October 2022
By Jess Feyder
Are clients judging your cyber security practices?
How you protect information is fast becoming one of the deciding factors for security-conscious organisations seeking...
13 October 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
The threat of cyber risk in Australia: The regulatory, insurance and security view
Cyber risk and cyber attack discussions can often seem to be all doom and gloom, but there are numerous proactive...
05 September 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
Cyber security threats ‘need very real action’ following overhaul
With cyber crime reports on the rise, the Labor government has revealed an overhaul of the previous cyber security...
25 August 2022
By Lauren Croft
National security laws activated to bolster critical infrastructure protection
The Albanese government has activated national security laws designed to safeguard Australian critical infrastructure,...
23 August 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
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