Tech
How to become a digital-first law firm
In 2023, more law firms than ever before now view digital solutions as a key pillar of their business.
Lawyer Monthly
Results for "data protection"
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Europe
UK judge removed from office for deleting data
The judge, Andrew Easteal, appointed in 2018, was found to have deliberately deleted data in the knowledge that it was of interest to police officers carrying out a criminal investigation
Law Society Gazette
Tech
Five signs your firm needs to upgrade their case management system
The right case management system software can help your firm stay on top of deadlines, streamline workflows, and provide better client service.
Legal Futures
Europe
Uber broke laws, duped police and secretly lobbied governments, leak reveals
The unprecedented leak to the Guardian of more than 124,000 documents – known as the Uber files – lays bare the ethically questionable practices that fuelled the company’s transformation into one of Silicon Valley’s most famous exports.
The Guardian
General
266,000 abortions recorded in Ghana in 4 years
The study analyses rates from 2015 to 2019, with the aim of providing deeper insights into access to sexual and reproductive health services in countries of all income levels across the globe.
GNA
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GRA commences nationwide data collection exercise on properties for taxation
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), in a notice, says it is undertaking a nationwide data collection exercise on properties.
DL News
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Doing Business rankings: IMF board backs Georgieva after review of data-rigging claims
The IMF said the information presented during its review – which included meetings with WilmerHale attorneys and Georgieva – did not conclusively demonstrate that she played an improper role in the Doing Business report.
DL News
Africa
Dubai ruler had ex-wife’s phone hacked – UK court
A senior member of NSO’s management team called Mrs Blair from Israel on 5 August 2020 to inform her that “it had come to their attention that their software may have been misused to monitor the mobile phones of Baroness Shackleton and HRH...
DL News
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Resources allocated by government in corruption fight not consistent with outcome – Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition
I don’t think this is new, but I can confidently say for the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition and our partners we engage, that any resource we put out there is holding government to account.”
DL News
Business
On GNPC-Aker, Bob Hinson Didn’t Look Before He Leaped: Bright Simons
We only ask that they take a bit of time to understand the issues, do the research and then engage so that they can be fair to those of us with perspectives opposed to the stance of their friends at the GNPC. Not too much to ask for,
DL News
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AG’s Dept. trains staff on IT-based case management system
The Consulting Project Manager, Mr Bismarck Dzahene-Quarshie expressed the hope that the system when fully implemented, will lead to a paperless workflow and solve the problems of missing documents and other bottlenecks that hamper justice...
DL News
Tech
CSA flags WhatsApp Web scam using “Astaroth” malware to harvest OTPs and bank logins
From the Authority’s account, the scheme is engineered mainly for Windows computer users and typically begins with a ZIP attachment delivered through WhatsApp.
DL News
Business
IMANI files RTI request over 2026 nationwide SIM registration plan
On Monday, 8 December 2025, IMANI submitted a Right to Information (RTI) request to the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations.
DL News
Courts
Makola trader sues Telecel over alleged breach of privacy
Filed on May 23, 2025, through her lawyer Bernard Owiredu Donkor of Thompson Law Consult, Madam Abbey contends that Telecel used her likeness in marketing its 'Telecel Red Save' product without her knowledge or permission.
DL News
Tech
EU slaps €700m fine on Apple, Meta over App Store restrictions and data consent violations
Apple faces a €500 million penalty for restricting access to alternative app marketplaces through its App Store, a move the EU claims stifled competition and innovation.
DL News
Europe
DJs, and dog walkers, among roles eligible for UK skilled worker visas
In a study of Home Office data covering the period until March 2024, Robert McNeil, a researcher at the University of Oxford, identified 334 visas granted for “animal care service occupations.”
Lawyer Monthly
US
Former CIA employee jailed for 40 years for largest leak in agency's history
Joshua Schulte, a software engineer from New York, passed the data to whistleblowing agency WikiLeaks in the so-called Vault 7 leak in 2017.
Sky News
General
The impact of email marketing on legal practices
By carefully selecting the right email marketing software, your law firm can implement a successful and efficient email marketing strategy that drives client acquisition and retention while maintaining compliance with legal regulations.
Lawyer Monthly
Tech
What’s Happening in Insurance in 2022?
Below, we take a look at some of the hottest topics in insurance and reinsurance and how they are expected to impact the sector in the remainder of 2022 and beyond.
lawyer-monthly.com | Oliver Sullivan
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12-year-old girl married to Nungua Gborbu Wulomo under Police protection
The marriage ceremony, which took place on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Nungua, drew criticism after a video of the event surfaced online.
DL News