2018

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The Bribery Act: Time for Change?

20th December 2018
The House of Lords has been told that there is a sense of unfairness when it comes to bribery, with the big corporates facing less prospect of prosecution than their smaller counterparts.
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Buying Property? Expect Unexpected Fees

20th December 2018
New regulations introduced by the Solicitors Regulations Authority and Council for Licensed Conveyancers came into effect as of the 6th of December, making it mandatory for legal professionals to display the full extent of fees associated with their service.
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What Should You Do When You Have Been in an Accident?

19th December 2018
Accidents are stressful and, without a doubt, that last thing you consider occurring. But accidents happen, and when they do, what is the best way to approach a situation? We speak with attorney Eldridge Suggs IV, who discusses what you should do if you have been involved in an accident.
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Forming a Company in Qatar

19th December 2018
What are the available routes for companies to be listed in Qatar?   Establishing a public shareholding company. This requires five founders at a very minimum and a share capital of at least QAR 40 million which can be in-cash or in-kind shares such as assets or properties owned by the founders which will be […]
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What Is Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace?

19th December 2018
Pregnancy and new motherhood are times of great joy and great responsibility.  A pregnant woman or new mother is responsible not only for her own physical and financial wellbeing, but for the physical and financial wellbeing of her child.  Therefore, when a woman is reprimanded or terminated by her employer for being pregnant or becoming […]
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Industrial Design Registration Vs Utility Models

19th December 2018
We speak with Konstantin Tahtadjiev, who tells us the differences, the process of applying for such protection, and the advantages they both present. How do you decide if an industrial design registration is needed, or a utility model? Significant number of inventors or creators consider the term “patenting” to be applicable to all intellectual property […]
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How Does the Pakistani Legal System Need to Evolve?

19th December 2018
 With the legal industry often being criticized for not adapting to evolving modern practices, Zia speaks about how Pakistan could easily be left behind, and how its younger, inspiring lawyers, are often at a disadvantage, due to solo practices and a lack of integration throughout the country. What challenges did you overcome in order to […]
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