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Do I Have To Pay Taxes On A Personal Injury Settlement?

13th April 2022
When tax season arrives, you may want to consider mentioning your settlement money in your tax report. This is based entirely on the type of settlement you received and also why you were compensated. In general, personal injury settlements are not taxed for various reasons. If you are unsure about whether your personal injury falls […]
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A Short Guide On Australian Visas For Expats

13th April 2022
Now that you have decided that you would like a more permanent residence in the Land Down Under, you dread going through all the stages of getting approval for permanent residence.  Here’s everything you need to know to make the process as smooth as possible. Navigating The Complexities Of Australian Immigration Laws According to My […]
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Twitter Investor Sues Elon Musk Over Share Disclosure Delay

13th April 2022
The complaint, filed on behalf of investor Marc Bain Rasella, accuses Musk of violating a regulatory deadline to disclose his stake in Twitter when it was at least 5%. Instead, Musk allegedly announced details of his Twitter shares only after they almost doubled. Under US Securities law, investors are required to disclose their shares within […]
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Divorcing Your Business Partner? Everything You Need To Know

12th April 2022
Amy Wilson Weymouth, Associate in the family team at Gardner Leader, explains everything you need to know about divorcing your business partner.  Setting up a business with your spouse can be an exciting and thrilling time. The possibilities are endless as you look to the future and work together to achieve your business dream. Often […]
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What Are My Rights If I Cannot Pay Back An Investor?

12th April 2022
It is very common for startups to use investors whether it is through angels or VCs to help build and grow their business. But, eventually, it can get to the point where the business does not grow and you become one of the 50% of startups that fail. So what does this mean to the […]
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Trial Over Walgreens Part In Florida Opioid Crisis Begins

12th April 2022
A jury trial accusing Walgreens Boots Alliance of contributing to Florida’s opioid crisis began on Monday after the pharmacy store chain decided not to join a multimillion-dollar settlement by other defendants.  Florida claims that Walgreens acted with poor oversight in its dispersal and distribution of opioids across the state and allowed the drugs to be […]
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Will 'Traditional' Firms Start Losing Out On Top Talent Due To Mental Health Concerns?

11th April 2022
A survey carried out for the recent FT Innovative Lawyers Report found that 90% of lawyers would refuse to work for certain firms, regardless of the salary offered, due to concerns about the negative impact those working environments would have on their mental health and wellbeing. The survey reported that 38% of lawyers think that […]
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Trump Organization Wins Golf Course Contract Suit

11th April 2022
On Friday, Donald Trump’s company won a lawsuit against New York City over its cancellation of a golf course contract. The contract was cancelled after the former US president’s supporters stormed the US Capitol in January 2021.  The lawsuit, which was filed last June, claimed that the contract was improperly terminated by Bill De Blasio’s […]
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Pay Cuts For Remote Employees: Is It Worth The Risk?

8th April 2022
With figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showing a 10% average increase in the number of employees working remotely in 2020 compared to 2019, there’s no arguing the fact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on attitudes towards remote working. As a result of these evolving preferences, many employers […]
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Law Firms in Russia: Who is Leaving? Who is Staying?

8th April 2022
As the human cost of Russia's invasion of Ukraine grows, global industry has come under pressure to take a moral stance in a historically unprecedented way.
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