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Michael Avenatti Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison For Nike Extortion Scheme

9th July 2021
On Thursday, celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for attempting to extort up to $25 million from sportswear giant Nike.
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DLA Piper Hands London Trainees £1k Pay Increase

8th July 2021
DLA Piper’s newly qualified London-based solicitors will be £12k better off in September, with base pay increasing to £88,000 from $76,000. From September, trainees in London will see a £1k pay increase, taking their first year earnings up to £46,000 and their second year earnings up to £51,000. The considerable pay increase for London newly […]
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Looking For A Lawyer? Here's How To Hire The Right One

8th July 2021
When you face a problem that needs special attention, it is only natural that you will want to hire the best professional to help you deal with it. That is the same case when you are looking for a lawyer. However, with so many licensed lawyers, when you face a legal problem, it would be […]
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Slater And Gordon Asks Court To Abandon Costs Claims

8th July 2021
Yesterday, Slater and Gordon applied for a stay on nine test cases that were brought forward by personal injury clients, but are now represented by Check My Legal Fees. The firm stated it was seriously concerned that these cases were resulting in costs burdens for claimants.  However, the representative for the claimants, Robin Dunne, argued […]
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#FreeBritney: The Britney Spears Conservatorship Case Explained

8th July 2021
On April 22nd 2019, a group of devoted Britney Spears fans gathered outside West Hollywood City Hall, armed with banners boldly marked with the Free Britney hashtag. Dressed in her merchandise, the group played her hits and voiced their concerns for the pop star's welfare to reporters. At the forefront of their concerns was Spears’ […]
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Why Can the Ultra-Wealthy Pay So Little Tax?

8th July 2021
Lawyer Monthly takes a look at the US tax code and the tactics billionaires use to legally protect their fortunes.
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British Airways Settles Data Breach Claim

7th July 2021
The Information Commissioner’s Office handed the British airline giant its latest fine to date of £20 million. The Information Commissioner’s Office labelled British Airways' failure to protect its staff and customers as “unacceptable”. The amount British Airways are expected to pay in their settlement, however, remains confidential.  In the UK, collective legal action does not […]
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Understanding The Different Types Of Divorce

7th July 2021
Stearns Law explain the different types of divorce. Selecting the option that will be the least stressful and provide you with the quickest resolution may be the right decision. As always, though, you will want to consider your needs and goals carefully and consult with a legal professional to ensure you are moving toward a […]
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What is it like working for the innocence project?

6th July 2021
The Innocence Project is a Pro Bono programme that works to help those who claim to have been wrongly convicted of a crime. I became interested in the Innocence Project even before coming to Cardiff University after I was introduced to the Project during a University open day. At the time, the Project had successfully overturned […]
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A day in the life of a trainee solicitor (secondment)

6th July 2021
At the start of the day   9:00am: I make a cup of tea and log on to my laptop. I have been working from home for the duration of the pandemic and am completing my international secondment remotely due to travel restrictions. I take a look over my to-do list for the day and review […]
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