Have there been any recent trends in the design filings department you have noticed in the past few years? Design filings in South Africa were steadily increasing up to 2013, after which filing numbers dropped and have not yet been able to reach pre-2013 figures. A drop of almost 14 % in the design applications […]
The term ‘legal malpractice’ is both a rising and evolving concept. It is a rising concept because as a term of art, it didn’t exist in the lexicon of the common law until the late mid-20th Century. It is an evolving concept because the meaning of the term has matured greatly since first coming into […]
Timo Pitkänen reveals the different technologies impacting the patent world, as well if there is a ‘foolproof’ way of ensuring that a sufficient novelty search has been conducted, and how to pick a suitable IP strategy. What challenges do you foresee in the patent world, in regard to new technology developments? I believe that […]
Roger Gibson has been appointed as a Planning & Programming Expert on numerous disputes up to more than £100M in value and has extensive experience working for national & international contractors in the programming and planning of major building, civil engineering and process engineering projects. Roger is also a practising adjudicator, and below he reveals […]
Family law matters are an emotional process and every client handles this situation in their own way. Dr. Marko Oldenburger supports his clients by dealing with their concerns objectively and arriving at the best practicable legal solution for them. What are the most prominent and common issues that arise in divorce cases? Besides conventional […]
In what way does Turkey’s growing economy and geographical position advantageous for its commercial growth? Turkey’s geographical position provides many advantages as it is almost literally on the centre of the world, positioned as a bridge between Europe and Asia, right on the historical trade routes. This position would enable any producer with the ability […]
We now hear from David Crowe, who touches on his work as an expert witness; he reveals his unique attributes and why he finds the legal industry intriguing. Why did you start to serve as an expert witness? I was asked, by a defence lawyer, in the first case! I’d never really thought about […]
The Arbitration (Protocol and Convention) Act 1937 and the Arbitration Act 1940 has been replaced by the Arbitration Act 2001 (the Act) for modernising the concept of arbitration in Bangladesh to face upcoming challenges. It has been argued that such legislative steps were urgent in the face of increasing foreign investment in Bangladesh in various […]
The investment sector requires attention to detail, to ensure you avoid any slip-ups. Adding to this, Matt Bruderman says: “There is often a temptation to take short cuts, but these rarely payoff and often cause more trouble and work down the road.” He shares his insights and core beliefs that ensure that the firm […]
Aaron Allan, Senior Partner of the Environmental & Energy Department at Glaser Weil speaks on saving clients during lawsuits. “Managing environmental risks and having appropriate insurance is more important than ever given the high stakes that face our clients,” he explains. “We have been successful not only in identifying risks for clients, but also in […]
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