EU issued over €1.2bn in GDPR fines in 2025 as multiple data breaches bite Although the GDPR fine value was slightly higher in 2025, the number of personal data breach reports rose even more. TechRadar · Jan 23
David Cameron in talks to join London law firm to advise on geopolitical risks Consultant position would be five years after Greensill scandal and add to ex-PM’s existing portfolio of roles The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025
Court Dismisses Palestinian Muslim Student Activist's Harassment Complaint Against Northwestern Law School, But Discrimination Claim Can Go Forward The claims stemmed from the student's claim that classmates had harassed her, "doxed" her, and falsely accused her of assault in connection with the protests, and that as an indirect result she lost a job with a major law firm. Reason · May 15, 2025
Calls to toughen Lords rules as it is revealed one in 10 peers are paid for political advice Critics say practice risks perception that members of House of Lords are exploiting role for personal gain The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025
Law firm use of data scientists grows alongside AI's challenges - Roll Call Top law firms are turning to a unique approach by hiring specialists for their artificial intelligence compliance practices. Roll Call · Nov 22, 2024
Climate activists in frame for £1m costs of protest bans run up by UK’s biggest law firm DLA Piper seeking to recover costs in relation to injunctions it secured for National Highways and HS2, records show The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024
Mardi Gras float honours Timorese heritage and struggle A Timorese-Australian artist blends cultural heritage with Mardi Gras flair in a lovingly crafted float to parade through the streets of both Sydney and Dili. AAP · Mar 1, 2024
AI is about to face many more legal risks. Here’s how businesses can prepare The pace of AI litigation is expected to accelerate in the years to come. Fortune · Nov 8, 2023
The 29 latest top North West hires and promotions BusinessLive rounds up the latest hires and promotions across the North West Birmingham Post · May 9, 2023
DLA Piper appoints new Birmingham managing partner City office of global law firm has chosen the head of its corporate team to take on the senior role Birmingham Post · Nov 3, 2022
Report: PGA Tour has paid law firm to lobby against LIV Golf on Capitol Hill According to lobbying disclosure reports filed by DLA Piper LLC, the Tour has paid $190,000 so far this year. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 22, 2022
Partner promotions at DLA Piper and more appointments news Pair step up at city firm, new faces at PR agency Delicious and events manager joins new bar Albert's Schloss Birmingham Post · May 20, 2022
Aid worker held in Israel for 6 years insists he's innocent It's been nearly six years since Israel accused Mohammed el-Halabi of diverting tens of millions of dollars from an international charity to Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers The Independent UK · May 3, 2022
Prime office space take-up for Leeds law firms rockets by 200% Real estate advisor Knight Frank’s Law Firm Report shows that office space taken by law firms has been led by DLA Piper's move to the city centre Birmingham Post · Apr 7, 2022