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24 October 2013
Issue: 7581 / Categories: Legal News
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Fraudsters go after lawyers

Kroll Global Fraud Report is published

Two-thirds of professional services firms, such as law firms, were affected by fraud in the last 12 months, according to the 2013 Kroll Global Fraud Report published this week. Cases where cyber criminals have attacked the work e-mails of lawyers, accountants and wealth managers are on the rise. Fraudsters can then impersonate them, pose questions to their client or obtain confidential information. A senior executive was a leading participant in the fraud in four out of 10 cases involving professional firms.

Issue: 7581 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

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A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims
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