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🚨 When we say you need to be aware of DORA, we don’t mean the small Latina girl and her talking monkey! 🚨 We’re talking about the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)—a critical new regulation for the financial services sector and their ICT providers- coming into force on 17th January 2025. This EU legislation is designed to bolster the operational resilience of financial institutions, ensuring they can withstand cyber risks, system failures, and other disruptions. If you’re supplying ICT services to financial institutions — such as cloud hosting, data processing, software updates, or technical support — DORA affects to you. The good news? There’s still time to prepare—but it’s essential to start now. Understanding your responsibilities under DORA will help position your business as a trusted, resilient partner. We’ve put together an article which explains more about DORA, how ICT providers can navigate the key requirements and take the first steps towards compliance. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eRrZAS6Y If you’d like to discuss how DORA applies to your business, get in touch—we’re here to help! #DigitalResilience #ICT #FinancialServices #DORA

The way you approach selling your business is crucial, as it can impact not only the financial outcome but also the future of your team and clients. No deal is better than the wrong deal, so it’s worth investing in the time and advice to weigh up what is best for you, not just financially, but culturally and emotionally! We've create this helpful guide that summarises three of the most popular ways of selling a UK business, with notes on the benefits and potential issues to consider! #MandA #selllingyourbusiness #businesslegalsupport

Recently, Hybrid Legal's founder Ryan Lisk listened to 3 different business leaders tell their story of how their businesses were plunged into chaos from a cyber-attack. The IP phones, servers, email, website, client and staff database were among some of the things compromised. In this edition of The Legal Loop, Ryan provides insights into the impact of what happened, plus we share a our 'Quick guide to cyber security'.

Selling your agency? Don’t forget the #duediligence on your buyer! Exited agency founder Alex Price speaks with Ryan Lisk about the importance of ensuring your buyer can fulfil their part of the deal. 

Hybrid Legal's Marketing Manager Alaina Roberts - DipM CIM was at #AntiCon yesterday with #AI on the agenda for many of the sessions.   Mastercard's Janick Van Daele shared some interesting insights on the importance of getting your AI governance in place to create the foundation for innovation and identify your risks.   Key takeaways: 👉 Maintain an up-to-date inventory of the AI systems you're using 👉 Identify the risks of your AI vendors and partners 👉 Monitor the AI tools used to ensure they continue to align to business needs 👉 Ensure a culture of continuous learning to stay up-to-date with the latest tools and regulations A final important point mentioned was around the management and implementation of your AI governance. Janick advised that you should bring together representatives from across different areas of the business, from senior leadership and IT, to marketing and legal, to ensure a complete perspective of AI use and risk in the business.  

#AI is changing the game for businesses. But are you playing it safe? Check out our article - Protecting your business: Key legal and ethical considerations when using AI. Learn how to: 👉 Build trust with your customers 👉 Stay on the right side of the law 👉 Avoid costly mistakes Read the article: https://lnkd.in/egGcwzSR

AI and agency deliverables were the topic of a recent roundtable attended in Brighton by Ollie Harvey, Commercial Solicitor at Hybrid Legal. "There's a lot of excitement about the potential of AI to automate tasks, improve efficiency, and even generate creative content", says Ollie. Agencies are seeing the possibilities for streamlining processes and delivering more value to clients. However, there's also some healthy caution. Many agency owners expressed concerns about the ethical considerations of AI and the potential for it to replace human creativity. Thanks to RiskBox Ltd for hosting and great chatting to Michael Henderson, Omar Akram DIP CII Samuel Johnson. The topic of AI in agencies resonates with us at Hybrid Legal. We're seeing a lot of questions about the legal implications of using AI in client work. That's why we wrote this recent article: "Protecting Your Business: Key Legal & Ethical Considerations When Using AI": https://lnkd.in/egGcwzSR It dives into the legal and ethical issues you need to consider before diving into AI for your agency. Whether you're a full-blown AI enthusiast or still have some questions, this article is a great resource! Let's keep the conversation going! What are your thoughts on AI in client deliverables? Share your comments below! #AI #agencylife #legalconsiderations 

Imagine having your very own team of legal experts ready to step in and provide advice whenever you need it. That's the power of Legal Plus—offering dedicated legal support for all your business challenges. No more worrying about unexpected legal issues or second-guessing important decisions. With one simple monthly fee, you get comprehensive legal coverage - no hidden charges, no surprise bills. It's your legal safety net, making it easy to plan ahead. Whether it's securing airtight contracts or preparing for a future sale, we’ve got your back. Legal Plus becomes an extension of your team - just like for Eamonn Conway, who counts on us whenever legal questions arise. He picked up the phone, and we were there in his corner - see what his legal dilemma was in the video below! Sleep easy knowing your legal worries are taken care of. Ask us about Legal Plus today! https://lnkd.in/epGBhA-7

We're delighted to be the headline sponsor of the AGENCYNOMICS Big Event this Wednesday, 18th September. Ryan Lisk, Alan Reid and the team will be available if you’d like to come and say hello! If you would like to book in a meeting, please email us: hy@hybridlegal.co.uk

The Labour government's 'New Deal for Working People' is set to introduce significant employment legislation, shifting the balance towards employees. These changes are likely to impact your current HR policies and employment contracts, so it's crucial to stay informed and prepared. To help you navigate these changes, we’ve outlined the anticipated updates in our article: Employment Law - anticipated changes in October 2024. While the final details are still pending, I wanted to share the key points with you and recommend some proactive steps you can take now to ensure you're ready when the changes take effect. If you’d like to discuss these changes and how they may affect your business, please get in touch. #employmentlaw #Labour #lawchanges