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Weightmans collaborates with global insurance analytics leader, Verisk, to launch new anti-fraud intelligence platform "Fraud Rely
12+ hour, 20+ min ago (156+ words) By Legal Futures Associate Verisk Law firm Weightmans has strengthened its fraud capability by becoming the first UK legal entity to collaborate with global insurance data analytics and technology leader Verisk, launching "Fraud Rely" " a next generation anti-fraud intelligence platform....
Client matter risk assessments: Think first, tick second
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (328+ words) By Legal Futures Associate Info Track Client matter risk assessments (CMRAs) have moved from back'office paperwork to the'frontline'of regulatory scrutiny for conveyancers. Recent SRA reviews show that, alongside firm'wide risk assessments and AML policies, regulators now examine CMRAs in detail…...
Only 3% of compliance professionals say their organisation is fully prepared for AI regulation
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (284+ words) Regarding preparedness, over a quarter (28%) said they were aware of the rules but had no clear plan, and 6% admitted they were simply unsure of their position. Combined, over three-fifths (63%) of respondents could not describe their organisation as prepared for the…...
Cybersecurity best practices: How law firms can mitigate risk and stay protected
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (605+ words) In the third episode of Series four of the'Build Better Habits'webinars, Amy Bruce, marketing director at Osprey Approach, was joined by three cybersecurity specialists to discuss how law firms can strengthen their defences and embed security into everyday working practices....
The managing partner in 2026: skills, security and strategic technology
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (530+ words) Stringer: AI is a foundation for growth As we enter 2026, the legal sector stands at a pivotal moment. The pace of technological change is accelerating, cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, and client expectations are higher than ever. For managing…...
Cybersecurity on a law firm budget: What every managing partner should know
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (415+ words) Matthew Stringer, founder and CEO of Stridon By Matthew Stringer, Founder and CEO at Legal Futures Associate Stridon Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue, it's a business-critical priority. For SME law firms, the challenge isn't whether to invest…...
Why cybercriminals love law firms
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (579+ words) Matthew Stringer, founder and CEO of Stridon By Matthew Stringer, Founder & CEO at Stridon, Legal Futures Associate" In today's digital-first legal landscape, law firms are more connected, collaborative and data-driven than ever before. But with that transformation comes a growing…...