Femicide report shows that at least 147 women were killed by 144 men in the UK
The latest Femicide census has shown that 147 women were killed by 144 men in 2021 when the study was done. The findings, released this year, have shown that 78 (58 per cent) women were killed by a current of former intimate partner, with a two per cent drop since 2009 in instances. 35 women […]
Enhancing Security Through Regular Software Updates
In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is a paramount concern for law firms. The sensitive nature of legal work demands robust security measures to protect client information and maintain professional integrity. One of the most effective ways to enhance security is by ensuring your legal practice management software is kept up-to-date. Guard Against Emerging Threats Hackers […]
Studies reveal babies of Black ethnicity are shown to be twice as likely to be stillborn
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has renewed its call for urgent action at all levels to end racial and socioeconomic disparities. The call comes following the publication of the latest MBRRACE-UK report which shows that babies of Black ethnicity are more than twice as likely to be stillborn than white babies and worse pregnancy […]
Legal Software Suppliers Association expands membership
The Legal Software Suppliers Association (LSSA) has expanded its membership and welcomes London-based LawNeeds into its growing group of legal technology providers. LawNeeds describes itself as helping provide legal services ‘on the go’ with a mobile app providing ‘personalised and affordable legal services’ to users. The app, which was founded in 2024 by Steve Okolo, […]
Boyes Turner’s family law team marks three years of growth
The family law team at Reading’s Boyes Turner is marking three years of continued growth with the appointment of Lizzie Dravnieks as Associate Solicitor. Ms Dravnieks joins the team from a specialist family law firm in Hampshire and follows the appointment of Nicola Weeks as a Senior Associate Solicitor earlier in the year. Launched by […]
