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Axminster Case Clarifies Limitation Defences And Forfeiture Rights For Trustees

13th July 2021
Riccardo Bruno, Associate at Arc Pensions Law, examines the recent judgement in the Axminster case and what this means for trustees. The recent High Court ruling in Punter Southall Governance Services Ltd v Hazlett In Re The Axminster Carpets Group Retirement Benefits Plan [2021] EWHC 1652 (Ch)) (“Axminster”) gives guidance on how limitation defences and […]
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Lessons For British Businesses From Didi’s Cybersecurity Review

13th July 2021
Aman Johal, Lawyer and Director of Your Lawyers, shares the lessons that UK businesses can learn from Chinese ride-hailing company Didi's recent cybersecurity review. In the latest escalation of Chinese authorities cracking down on its tech sector, one of the biggest ride-hailing services, Didi Chuxing, is now under investigation by the country’s internet regulator. It […]
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What To Do If You're A Victim Of The Trans-Vaginal Mesh Scandal

13th July 2021
During trans-vaginal mesh surgery, a plastic mesh is inserted into the opening of the vagina. This mesh is left in the vagina to support the womb. The trans-vaginal mesh implant is a widely prescribed treatment for common complications following childbirth, such as pelvic organ prolapse where the internal organs bulge into the vagina, or urinary […]
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Elon Musk Testifies Over Tesla’s $2.6 Billion Acquisition Of SolarCity

13th July 2021
Musk has denied allegations that Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity was a bailout. He claims that as it was a stock-for-stock transaction, he owned nearly exactly equal percentages of each company and, consequently, there was no financial gain. However, if the shareholders win their case, then Musk may have to pay upwards of $2 billion from […]
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Does It Matter Who Files for Divorce First?

12th July 2021
Stearns Law unpack the advantages and disadvantages of filing for a divorce first.  Filing for divorce can be a difficult decision. Sometimes, that decision is taken out of your hands when your spouse files. But does it matter who files for divorce first? Well, it might. In most cases, it can be advantageous to file […]
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Are Online Legal Services Really A Competition To Lawyers?

12th July 2021
The market size for online legal services was valued at 8.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2020. Research by the Statista Research Department suggests that this figure will only continue to grow in the years ahead. Each one of us, at some point, will have made a Google search for a solution to a legal issue. […]
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Canada Judge Forbids Huawei CFO From Using HSBC Documents In US Extradition Case

12th July 2021
Meng Wanzhou is facing extradition from Canada to the United States on charges of bank fraud, having allegedly misled UK bank HSBC regarding Huawei’s business dealings in Iran, which potentially caused HSBC to breach US sanctions. Wanzhou has been under house arrest in Vancouver since December 2018. Her legal team have argued that the 300 […]
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Herbert Smith Freehills Raises Pay For Newly Qualified Solicitors

9th July 2021
Newly qualified solicitors at Herbert Smith Freehills’ London office will now earn £107,000, consisting of an undisclosed base salary and a bonus. In their first year at the firm, trainees will take home £47,000, with this figure increasing to £52,000 in their second year at the company.  Other UK law firms have also recently increased […]
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How Has Hiring In The Legal Sector Changed Since The Pandemic?

9th July 2021
Legal Recruitment Consultants at Interlink Recruitment share their opinions on how hiring has changed in the legal sector since the pandemic.  The legal sector, like many other industries, has been faced with unique challenges during the pandemic, particularly when it comes to recruitment. Despite the uncertainty brought to light, the legal industry has continued to […]
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Types Of Personal Injury Cases: Explained

9th July 2021
Various accidents and situations can lead to a personal injury case. Some cases involve exceptional circumstances, while others are commonplace but most of them generally fall into the general categories of personal injury that these lawyers handle. As a regular citizen, it is essential to have a firm understanding of the common types of personal […]
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