2018

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Shining a Spotlight on Lawyers in the Music Industry

2nd May 2018
Music law is a complicated niche, and like all legal niches, it comes with its own challenges. Below Lawyer Monthly gains insight on the music industry’s legal personalities through the eyes of Tony North, Co-founder and CEO of Centtrip Music. Whether you are an A-list client or a fledgling artist, when entering into any kind […]
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The ‘Blurred Lines’ Decision and Its Potential Legal & Artistic Impact

1st May 2018
The recent ruling of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, affirming the district court’s decision that Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke’s smash hit “Blurred Lines” impermissibly copied Marvin Gaye’s 1977 “Got to Give It Up” has created a stir in both the legal and artistic communities. Below, Lawyer Monthly hears from Dr. Dariush Adli, President […]
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$83 Million Largest-Ever Whistleblower Award Praised by Top Lawyers

1st May 2018
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced the highest-ever, $83 million, Dodd-Frank whistleblower award. Two whistleblowers will share a nearly $50 million award and a third whistleblower will receive more than $33 million.  The previous highest award was $30 million in 2014. In this case, the whistleblowers provided detailed information concerning the Company’s alleged violations. During the investigation, […]
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Are Lawyers the Most Undervalued Professionals in the UK?

30th April 2018
Almost half (47%) of British people working in law have felt undervalued in the past year – the highest among surveyed sectors, according to new research from workplace help platform, Rungway. Healthcare (42%), retail and IT services (both 41%) workers came in next among sector workers, while food and beverage workers (28%) were the least […]
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Patents Court Rejects Jurisdictional Challenge in SEPs Case

30th April 2018
Last week the Patents Court, a division of the English High Court, handed down another important decision in the continuing development of the law relating to Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and FRAND. The decision was given in the case of Conversant Wireless v Huawei & ZTE. Below experts at EIP provide Lawyer Monthly with an […]
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Bill Cosby Lawyers Have Many Grounds for Appeal

30th April 2018
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" from San Francisco to discuss Bill Cosby's guilty verdict in the Andrea Constand sexual assault case.
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Bergé Auto Acquires Delta Motor Group's Import and Distribution Business

30th April 2018
Delta Auto Ltd., an investment vehicle of individual shareholders, has sold Delta Motor Groups's import and distribution business in Finland to Bergé Auto. Financial details have not been disclosed. Delta Motor Group Oy imports Kia and Mitsubishi vehicles and service parts. The company was founded in 1937 and has approximately 90 employees. In 2004, Delta […]
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Male Domination: Why the Legal Sector Pushes Women Away

30th April 2018
With the results of the Gender Pay Gap showcasing a huge disparity between men and women in the workplace, we question why women are pushed aside when it comes to their career. Regardless of sex, colour and interests, we all have the same ability to perform in a professional environment, yet time and time again […]
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How Your Tweets and Shares Can Make Court Cases Crumble

30th April 2018
Written by Robert Conway   The digital age has turned the world of fighting crime upside-down, creating a generation of armchair super sleuths, seemingly primed to crack a case at the click of a button. In some instances, social media has turbo-charged criminal investigations, with law enforcement agencies increasingly uploading images and CCTV footage of […]
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The Great Escape fit for Royalty - The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa

30th April 2018
Written by Ewa Baj Had a really tough week? Closing that last big deal sucked out all of your energy? Worry not, Lawyer Monthly has found a perfect place for you to drop all your problems at the door… a pearl on the UK’s hotel market, where you can recharge your batteries. Located in the […]
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