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How To Find The Best Criminal Defense Attorney

8th April 2022
Although most people would go for the cheapest attorney they can find, hiring someone who is great at their job would be advisable. Afterall, your freedom depends on it. Finding someone you can trust with your freedom can be somewhat daunting for many. The process is, however, straightforward if certain considerations are made. Below are […]
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How Climate Change Is Shaping Business Relationships

8th April 2022
Back in November 2019, the Commission on Arbitration and ADR of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) published an updated report discussing the role of arbitration in resolving disputes relating to climate change. This is an increasingly pressing issue in the modern age, particularly with the Met Office reporting markedly higher average temperatures in the […]
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US Court Reinstates Biden’s Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate For Employees

8th April 2022
A 2-1 vote by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals saw the removal of an injunction issued by a Texas judge in January that had blocked enforcement of the Covid-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees.  Last September, the US President had said he would require approximately 3.5 million government employees to receive their vaccinations against […]
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The Journey of a Sino-Canadian Commercial Lawyer

7th April 2022
For our April edition we speak with Hong Guo, who has led a storied career spanning both China and Canada.
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Buy Now Pay Later Companies Change Terms

6th April 2022
Why the change in terms? Well, it's all about becoming fairer and easier to understand too. And the change comes after a review by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), which later encouraged companies to make changes to terms that were possibly harmful to consumers.  It turns out that Klarna, Laybuy, Openpay, and Clearpay must:  No […]
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Ed Sheeran Wins “Shape Of You” Copyright Battle

6th April 2022
Sheeran had been accused of plagiarising the 2015 song “Oh Why” by Sami Chokri, who claimed the “Oh I” hook in Sheeran’s “Shape of You” was strikingly similar to an “Oh Why” refrain on his own track. Sheeran said he did not remember hearing “Oh Why” before the legal case.  On Wednesday, Judge Antony Zacaroli […]
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Lawyer Comments On The Introduction Of No-Fault Divorce

6th April 2022
On April 6, the need for divorcing couples to place blame on one of themselves will end as no-fault divorce comes into effect for England and Wales after years of campaigning by family lawyers. They argue that the removal of blame from the divorce process will help more people to rebuild their lives and protect […]
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French Court Repeals Licence Granted To Elon Musk’s Starlink

6th April 2022
On Tuesday, France’s highest administrative court repealed a decision to grant two frequency bands to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink. The court said France’s telecoms regulator, Arcep, had made a legal misjudgement.  In February 2021, Arcep granted Starlink the right to operate on two radio frequencies within France to provide internet access. […]
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Russia-Ukraine Conflict: What Constitutes A War Crime?

5th April 2022
What constitutes a war crime? And how do war crimes differ from crimes against humanity?
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What Law Professionals Should Look For In Legal Consultancy Firms

5th April 2022
A model that many people experiencing the above issues tend to gravitate towards is legal consultancy – the practice of providing legal services to businesses and individuals – as it often affords employees more flexibility in how and when they work, the freedom to choose which clients they take on, as well as the potential […]
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