Dr Michael Dawson MIfA FSA has years of experience in archaeology and cultural heritage. As an expert witness he faces the challenge of balancing development and the conservation of British cultural heritage and often finds himself dealing with cases from archaeological impact assessment. He speaks to us about his favourite type of case, the challenges […]
What happens if a business develops and commercialises a software system that functions the same as yours, and imitates the copyrighted disclosures of your patented software? How can you prove that their software doesn’t simply use the same systems other similar software uses? Brooks Hilliard CMC® CCP, President of Business Automation Associates, Inc., a computer […]
As Head of the Planning team at Burness Paull, a leading Scottish commercial law firm, our next expert has vast experience in the details of planning law and the progress therein. Here Elaine Farquharson-Black gives some insight into the development of planning law in Scotland over the last few years, with a complex history of […]
Neurosurgery is the medical niche pertaining to the nervous system, in particular the brain and spinal cord, and medico-legal cases related to this field can involve a number of scenarios, as explained below by our next expert witness. Lawyer Monthly here talks to Helen Fernandes, a top tier senior specialist in the UK’s neurosurgery landscape, […]
When it comes to expert witness reports surrounding chartered surveying and construction disputes, the information at hand is not always accurate and consistent, making the expert witness’ analysis that much more complex. Here we talk to Johnathon Gillies, a Chartered Building Surveyor and the Managing Director of Gillies Ltd, who discusses the challenges involved in […]
The maritime industry, including international shipping and trade, is regulated by a complex network of international treaties, regulations and rules, not to mention different national laws and procedure. As well as having to keep abreast of maritime treaties and laws, maritime lawyers often need to have a good grasp of other areas such as employment, […]
When it comes to expert witness reports surrounding chartered surveying and construction disputes, the information at hand is not always accurate and consistent, making the expert witness’ analysis that much more complex. Here we talk to Johnathon Gillies, a Chartered Building Surveyor and the Managing Director of Johnson Gillies Ltd, who discusses the challenges involved […]
Brexit sparked an uproar of debates and arguments in relation to the issues of immigration in the UK; some want tighter borders and restrictions, whereas others argue that this will hinder the UK and its economy. We speak to Helena Sheizon who summarizes the complexities that are now faced in immigration law and if the […]
Contributing to the topic of employment this month is Willy van Eeckhoutte, Founder of Van Eeckhoutte, Taquet & Clesse. A boutique Belgian law firm. Willy talks us through his firm’s experience and leadership in the employment sector, and details the importance of academic lawyers in advising the Supreme Court on certain aspect of law. […]
With an array of legal experience and varied sector backgrounds, from being an M&A lawyer in private practice, to a senior officer at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), our guest talks to Lawyer Monthly about the personal and professional rewards of being an Investment Funds lawyer and teaching this subject at Harvard Law […]
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