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Musk Seeks Documents From Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey Amid Takeover Row

23rd August 2022
Dorsey, who stood down as Twitter's chief executive in November and left the board in May, was asked for documents and communications about Musk's April agreement to purchase the social media platform and about its spam accounts.  In July, Musk told Twitter he was severing his agreement to buy Twitter for $54.20 per share because […]
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How To Handle A Serious Traffic Accident With Care

23rd August 2022
It can be hard to think clearly when you're involved in an accident. The adrenaline that floods your body makes it difficult to take action during a crisis: How do you keep people safe? What should you do first? Who should you call? Follow these tips, and you'll be able to handle any situation confidently.
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The Class Action Phenomenon: Is It A Real Threat To Industry?

23rd August 2022
“Class action” is a phrase redolent of US-style litigation in which attorneys represent large ‘opt out’ (see below) groups of consumers or others in massive claims resulting in multi-million jury awards against the industry for both losses and treble penalty damages. The jury awards and settlements can be eye-wateringly large. Indeed it is the potential […]
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Under what circumstances might you need to hire a personal injury lawyer?

23rd August 2022
A minor collision between two vehicles or a road slip can result in physical harm. Even if the severity of your physical condition is not dire, you should hire a personal injury lawyer.
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Greater Action Is Needed To Ensure True Gender Parity In Law Firms

22nd August 2022
This December will mark the 100th anniversary of Carrie Morrison smashing through the legal profession’s glass ceiling to become the first woman admitted to the role in England.   Following a survey of diversity in law carried out in 2021, 90 per cent of law firms in England and Wales submitted data to the Law Society, […]
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6 Things You Need To Know About Personal Injury Cases

22nd August 2022
You have to establish negligence One of the primary things that you need to prove in a personal injury case is negligence. This means that you will need to show that the other party did not act with the level of care that a reasonable person would have under the same circumstances. For example, if […]
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UK Barristers Vote For All-Out Strike Over Pay

22nd August 2022
Approximately 2,300 members of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) voted in favour of escalating their action to a permanent strike over criminal legal aid rates from September 5, the date the new UK prime minister is set to take over.  Only 9.11% of the members who voted called for all action to be ceased. Meanwhile, […]
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Find The Right Lawyer For You

19th August 2022
Finding the right lawyer for your needs can at first seem like trying to find the proverbial needle in a haystack. But what if there was a simpler way? What questions should you be asking to find the perfect lawyer for you? In this article, we will delve a little deeper and help you understand […]
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Endo Fails To Revive Lawsuit Over Best-Selling Drug

19th August 2022
On Wednesday, Endo International's Par Pharmaceutical Inc failed to persuade an appeals court in the US to revive its lawsuit seeking to block Eagle Pharmaceuticals Inc from selling Vasostrict — a generic version of Par's blood-pressure drug, Vasostrict, which is one of the company’s best-selling drugs. Vasostrict is used to treat patients suffering from critically […]
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Singapore Convention Week And UNCITRAL Academy 2022: The Importance Of Cross-Border Dispute Resolution In The Current Geopolitical Climate

18th August 2022
International trade is worth over £1 trillion annually to the UK economy – close to half of the UK’s GDP. It is critical that UK businesses have the confidence to enter cross-border contracts, knowing that if any dispute arises, it can be resolved fairly, efficiently, and effectively. Otherwise, international trade will stall, businesses will suffer, […]
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