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A Guide To Personal Injury Law

23rd July 2021
From dog bites to drunk drivers, a personal injury claim can arise in a whole host of situations.  The legal definition of a personal injury is when a person's body, mind, or emotions are injured as a result of the negligence, carelessness, or wrongful conduct of another person. Personal injury law, also known as tort […]
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AI, Hybrid Working, And The Move Towards A More Inclusive Legal Sector

23rd July 2021
Eleanor Weaver, CEO at Luminance, explains why allowing lawyers greater autonomy over their work environment boosts the legal sector's potential for improved inclusivity.  For some, the pandemic only exacerbated this issue as remote working blurred the lines between people’s personal and professional lives. But for others, the past year has completely shifted their day-to-day routines. […]
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Pennsylvania Court Rules Amazon Must Pay Workers For Security Checks

23rd July 2021
The state Supreme Court determined that the tech giant was subjected to Pennsylvania pay statutes, despite the federal statute not requiring such pay. Under state laws, justices observed that “hours worked” are defined as any time that a worker spends on their employer’s premises. Under the law, time spent in security checks falls under the […]
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How To Build A Legal Brand: 5 Tips For Car Accident Lawyers

22nd July 2021
As a car accident lawyer, you don’t want to repeat what every other fellow out there is doing. That’s boring to the clients since they already know what your competitors are up to. Instead, you need to sell yourself in an outstanding way that greatly resonates with your target audience. This is especially true in […]
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Cinema Chain Vue Handed £750,000 Fine Over Customer Death

22nd July 2021
Ateeq Rafiq, aged 24, died in hospital after his neck became trapped under the powered chair as he searched for his mobile phones and keys after seeing a film at one of Vue’s UK cinemas. It was later found that the chair had a blown fuse in its control box. At Birmingham crown court on […]
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Wrongful And Fraudulent Trading - What Is The Difference?

21st July 2021
Stephen Halloran, Director at Lawtons Solicitors, criminal defence solicitors in London share their expertise on the difference between wrongful and fraudulent trading. Wrongful and fraudulent trading are two different types of trading offences that company directors should be extremely mindful of. The main difference between the two is the intent and deception behind the actions. […]
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Clifford Chance Partner Profits Jump To £1.85 Million

21st July 2021
The firm has added to London’s crop of bumper financial results, announcing a 9% increase in its PEP to £1.85 million and a 1% rise in revenue to £1.82 billion in the financial year concluding 30 April.  Clifford Chance’s growth figures put it behind rival Allen & Overy, a fellow Magic Circle member. Allen & […]
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The Many Layers Of Hybrid Work In The Legal Profession

20th July 2021
Andrew Mawson, founder of Advanced Workplace Associates, explores the growing pressures faced by law firms to adopt more flexible ways of working post-pandemic. A survey of UK law professionals by Thomson Reuters found that 86% would like to retain options such as remote working and flexible workdays. The ‘State of the Legal Market 2021’ report […]
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5 Reasons Why You Should Hire A Lawyer To Fight A Speeding Ticket

20th July 2021
Getting a speeding ticket is not a misdemeanor or felony, but it can have serious and long-term implications. For instance, you will have to pay a hefty fine, you may lose your license for a while, and your insurance cost may rise. But, once you already have a speeding ticket, there’s no taking it back. […]
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Tiffany & Co Settles 8-Year-Long Lawsuit With Costco Wholesale Over Trademark Infringement

20th July 2021
The settlement on Monday came after the Manhattan federal appeals court discarded a $21 million judgement back in August that Tiffany won the suit following a jury trial in 2017.  A trial judge ruled that Costco was liable for selling the disputed rings, despite the retailer's claims that “Tiffany” had come to be a generic […]
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