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Why You Need A Construction Accident Lawyer

19th July 2022
Construction is a hazardous occupation, with workers often completing jobs by putting their lives on the line. Sadly, when they sustain injuries or are involved in an occupational accident, they are not given satisfactory compensation. Statistics show that 15 construction workers die daily, and 10% of all workers sustain work-related injuries. If you are a […]
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Elon Musk Is “Slow-Walking” Trial Over $44 Billion Takeover Deal, Twitter Says

19th July 2022
On Monday, Twitter Inc accused Tesla CEO Elon Musk of attempting to “slow walk” the social media giant’s lawsuit to hold him to his $44 billion takeover. Twitter has urged a trial to take place in September to ensure deal financing remains in place.  "Millions of Twitter shares trade daily under a cloud of Musk-created […]
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How To Deal With The Situation Following A Tractor Trailer Crash

18th July 2022
Trucks travel across America daily, carrying freight from timber to potato chips. A semi-truck can haul several thousand pounds and still speeds on the highways. This is why driving such massive machines requires focus and undivided attention on the road. Unfortunately, truck accidents happen a lot.  From negligent driving to brake failures, there are many […]
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Skittles Contain Dangerous Toxin, Says US Lawsuit

18th July 2022
Mars Inc, which owns Skittles, has been sued by a consumer who claims that the sweets are unsafe to eat because they contain a known toxin that the company had pledged to phase out six years ago. In a proposed class action, plaintiff Jenile Thames accused Mars of putting consumers at risk by using “heightened […]
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Mediation: What Are the Benefits to Clients and Counsel?

15th July 2022
A popular alternative to litigation, mediation avoids protracted legal battles by working towards an amicable solution for those involved.
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Major UK Supermarket Wins Right To Fire And Rehire Staff

15th July 2022
British supermarket chain Tesco has won a legal battle over its use of “fire and rehire” tactics. The decision could pave the way for other employers to use the controversial strategy. Tesco had previously been prevented from using “fire and rehire” following a case brought on behalf of 42 of its warehouse employees, who accused […]
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Rite Aid Reaches $10.5 Million Settlement In Opioid Case

15th July 2022
US drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp has signed a $10.5 million settlement with counties in three states, exempting it from the next round of trials stemming from the country’s opioid epidemic.  Georgia's Cobb County, North Carolina's Durham County, and Ohio's Montgomery County will each receive a $3.5 million payment from Rite Aid. The payments will […]
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5 Shifts For General Counsel To Build ESG Success

15th July 2022
More and more General Counsels are taking direct responsibility for the leadership of ESG programmes. Even if not your direct responsibility, you have a seat at the table and the ability to influence how your organisation thinks about this issue. Here are five fundamental shifts in mindset that corporate leadership must make to be successful […]
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Elon Musk’s Tesla Asks Court To Dismiss Lawsuit Over Mass Layoffs

15th July 2022
On Thursday, Elon Musk’s Tesla asked a US court to dismiss a lawsuit claiming the luxury EV maker violated federal law by letting hundreds of employees go without providing advance notice. In a filing, Tesla argued that the terminated employees had signed valid agreements to bring employment-related legal disputes in arbitration and to refrain from […]
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I Brought Up My Partner’s Child, What Are My Rights?

14th July 2022
Julia Cluley, family partner at Valemus Law, looks closely at the rights and responsibilities someone has if they have been left to bring up their partner's child after the relationship has ended. What if you’ve been left to bring up your partner’s child after the relationship has ended, what rights do you have? The first […]
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