Planning for dissolution of the marriage raises a number of complicated issues. Marilyn Chintz states: “It is more than just signing a document to dissolve a marriage. Critical issues arise when attorneys do not turn over every stone to understand their client’s case. “One example, is the net after tax value of an asset. The […]
Bob Swayne has had extensive experience in the building engineering services field for many years, having worked with a number of engineering services consultancies, major UK contractors and PFI consortia, before setting up The Hampden Consultancy in 1993. He speaks with Lawyer Monthly about the issues he faces with the legal profession as an Expert […]
Below, Rose Carey, Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, tells Lawyer Monthly how it’s going to go in regard to immigration law, the so called ‘settled status’ proposed, and discusses some other angles on what’s to be of UK based EU nationals. Theresa May has offered to allow EEA nationals who have lived in the […]
Reports suggest fees the NHS pays to medical negligence lawyers are up by 80% compared to the previous year, which is almost four times the rise in payouts to patients involved in the cases. The top five law firms were paid out £107.8million by the NHS cash in 2015/16 — up 49% from the previous […]
The ethos that men need fairer representation in divorce and family law cases is the driving force and catalyst behind the work of Barbara Johnson-Stern, partner and head of operations in Cordell & Cordell’s London office. Cordell & Cordell specialises in the fair legal representation of men in divorce and family law. Here Barbara talks […]
By Ken Munro, Partner, Pen Test Partners Jailbreaking – modifying an electronic device to remove restrictions placed on it by the manufacturer – is often used on devices like phones and tablets to allow the owner to download unauthorised software. The practice varies with some estimates suggesting up to 50% of Mac devices are jailbroken […]
Using a smartphone to plead guilty to a criminal offence may seem convenient, but the Bar Council has warned that Government plans to roll out online pleas, outlined in the recent Queen’s Speech, risk down-playing potentially serious consequences for defendants. Responding to Government plans to introduce a Courts Bill, similar to the Prisons and Courts […]
The recent ‘WannaCry’ ransomware attack that took down the NHS has been a global wake up call to businesses about the real threat and impact of cyber hacks. But at the same time we recently witnessed the tragic events of Grenfell tower in London. So, what should the legal sector be honing in on? Firebrand […]
So you probably just graduated, have little experience on your back, and are not quite sure what’s going to happen when you finally nail your first job. Don’t worry though, Victoria Tester, HR Director at Shakespeare Martineau tells Lawyer Monthly all you need to be confident and ready for the walk through the door. For […]
We hear from Dr Terri Passenger, who discusses when the Courts require an education psychologist for expert opinion. With her extensive and prestigious position in the scientific world, Dr Passenger speaks on the requirements for an expert witness and their duty in the legal world. First and foremost, exactly what is an Educational Psychologist? […]
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