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Dieselgate: Volkswagen Loses Bid To Have “Deceit” Clause Dismissed

22nd December 2021
The Volkswagen emissions scandal, often referred to as the dieselgate scandal, began in September 2015 when it emerged that the car giant had installed devices into its vehicles to rig its pollution emissions data. While the scandal initially appeared to be a German issue, it soon spread to other nations.  Over 90,000 people in the […]
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More US Law Firms Delaying Large-Scale Office Returns Amid Omicron Fears

22nd December 2021
Amid the emergence of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, an increasing number of law firms in the United States are delaying large-scale office returns and introducing other Covid-19 measures to protect employees. One large US firm has told employees to work from home, while another is now explicitly requiring Covid-19 booster shots for staff. On […]
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Tech Or Die: Lawyers Need To Embrace Digital Transformation To Avoid Extinction

21st December 2021
Olga Beck-Friis, Co-founder and COO of PocketLaw, explains why digital transformation is essential for lawyers. Despite mounting pressure to change, the legal world remains one of the last bastions of anti-innovation. Hooked on tradition and familiarity, lawyers have long held the sacred keys to legal information, but technology is changing this.  It gives me a […]
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US Files Civil Action To Return $150 Million Embezzled Funds To Sony

21st December 2021
On Monday, the United States filed a civil forfeiture complaint to return over $150 million to a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corp after the funds were allegedly stolen then seized by law enforcement during the FBI’s investigation of the incident.  Back in May, an employee of Sony Life Insurance Company Ltd in Tokyo allegedly embezzled […]
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What Is The Role Of A Will Lawyer?

21st December 2021
To cope with all the concerns described above, many families engage a probate attorney. Yet, a will lawyer may have been appointed to the issue earlier to the death of the person whose affairs are being handled. All payments involved with the succession procedure, including the maintenance and legal fees, are compensated out from the […]
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What Can A Public Adjuster Do For You?

17th December 2021
But because the cost of repairs could be so high, insurance companies sometimes shock their policyholders by not providing what they believe to be adequate to cover their costs. What can a homeowner do at that point?  That is when a public adjuster can step in and help the homeowner. Public adjusters negotiate on behalf […]
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If There Is A Really Small Estate, Is Probate Still Necessary?

17th December 2021
Probate is a legal process that happens after someone dies. It entails proving in court that the deceased person’s will is valid, making an inventory of the property and assets left by the person who died, and having this property appraised. According to the instructions spelt out in the will, once this is done, taxes […]
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How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer?

17th December 2021
When people are injured due to the negligence or recklessness of someone else, their first fear is that they will not have money to hire a competent personal injury attorney who will provide personalised representation with empathy and compassion. They often delay seeking legal advice and worry about how they will pay their medical bills […]
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Judge Rejects Fox News Motion To Dismiss $1.6 Billion Defamation Lawsuit

17th December 2021
In the ruling, Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis said that the voting machine company had demonstrated that “it is reasonably conceivable that Dominion has a claim for defamation per se.” Dominion filed a lawsuit earlier in the year against Fox News claiming that some of the media giant’s employees elevated false charges that Dominion […]
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5 Best Online Mock Jury Services

17th December 2021
Why Use An Online Mock Jury Service? Online mock jury panels are a way for practising lawyers and legal professionals to trial a case before they take it to the stand. Legal experts utilise internet trials  to help them build their arguments, explore a case, and develop new insights based on the advice shared with […]
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