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The video conferencing app Zoom has suffered a significant data breach with a reported half a million users’ credentials being sold, or given away, on the dark web as cybercriminals take advantage of a surge in its use.

In this unprecedented state of national emergency it hasn’t taken criminal organisations long to see a window of opportunity. The largest migration of staff from office to home working has brought about many consequences for business.

On 15th April 2020, CTS, the cloud provider to the legal sector, has launched a free COVID-19 response helpline.

Landmark Information, the property, land and environmental data specialist, has extended a free re-ordering service on all of its RiskView Residential environmental report orders, which is available to property conveyancers up to 12-months after the original order was made.

Guardianship for children is a common trigger for making a Will, and with some practitioners reporting a 75% increase in demand for Wills during the COVID-19 climate, many parents will be prioritising these provisions (and their peace of mind) now more than ever.

Cardiff-based legal training provider, BARBRI Altior has announced the launch of its virtual edition of the Professional Skills Course (PSC) core module, Advocacy & Communication, via its Live Online platform for the very first time this week.

Title Research’s Technical Manager, Simon Barber, will discuss what Bona Vacantia is, the options available to you when you come across a Bona Vacantia case, and how a genealogist can help your approach to an unclaimed estate.

After having been in business for over 100 years, you would think it would be very difficult for Davis Blank Furniss to make substantial changes.