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Johnson & Johnson Fails In Final Bid To Appeal Defective Pelvic Mesh Class Action Ruling

9th November 2021
According to Shine Lawyers, who led the class action, the matter will now return to the Federal Court to set up a process to determine payments to over 11,000 claimants in what is Australia’s largest product liability class action. In a statement, Johnson & Johnson said, “Ethicon is disappointed that it has not been successful […]
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Lawyer Monthly to Interview Robert Rinder and Alexandra Marks at LegalEx

5th November 2021
Don't miss Lawyer Monthly's exclusive interviews with Judge Rinder and Alexandra Marks CBE at next week's LegalEx in London.
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Privatising The Court Process In Family Law

3rd November 2021
Litigation in the Family Court is increasingly associated with delay, cancelled hearings and lengthy waits in draughty corridors, as well as the risk of publicity - a risk which will increase as the recent review on Transparency in the Family Court is implemented. The court has, however, traditionally been unavoidable for those requiring judicial assistance […]
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Connecting The Best Lawyers With World-Leading Organisations: An Interview With Allen & Overy’s Peerpoint

3rd November 2021
Lawyer Monthly speaks to Amie Davidson, Head of Peerpoint U.S, about how A&O’s flexible resourcing platform works, where the idea came from, and how the pandemic has given people time to reflect on their careers.
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Protecting Menopausal Women At Work

3rd November 2021
UK employment law provides extensive safeguarding to those suffering from chronic illness or disability in the workplace, but what about those women and non-binary people struggling with the detrimental and often severe impact of menopause?  The last few years have seen a steady increase in the number of employment tribunals where the claimant has noted […]
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Examining The Pros And Cons Of A Juris Doctor Degree

3rd November 2021
If you are considering a career change, you will need to know what type of education will be required. If you are interested in the legal or political fields, you will likely need to earn a Juris Doctor degree.  The Juris Doctor (JD) degree is awarded to graduates by American law schools. The technical name […]
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Stephenson Harwood To Offer Its Lawyers Electric Car Perk

3rd November 2021
Lawyers at Stephenson Harwood will be able to configure a new electric car, complete with road tax, insurance, replacement tyres, routine servicing, and breakdown cover, for a fixed monthly fee from next year. The initiative will be available to Stephenson Harwood’s lawyers through salary sacrifice, whereby an employee of the firm can choose to reduce […]
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Cancelling Loan Application: What To Expect

2nd November 2021
What If You Cancel Your Loan Application Loans are great helpers when it comes to quick access to money, easy and paperless application, and reliable online lenders. Online application is what draws the attention of potential borrowers.  Who needs conventional banks with their queues and high fees when you can fill out a form online […]
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Three Historical Copyright Disputes

2nd November 2021
In keeping with this month’s Intellectual Property spotlight, Lawyer Monthly is taking a look at some of the most famous copyright cases ever.
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The Pros, Cons, And Legalities Of Paying Employees In Cash

2nd November 2021
Pros  Promotes honesty and transparency among employees Reduces the likelihood of payroll taxes or other administrative fees such as benefits, and insurance premiums Cash payments allow for flexibility in adjusting paychecks to suit each employee's needs without having to adjust your bookkeeping system Less paperwork, no tax forms  No employer contributions to retirement funds  Avoiding […]
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