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How The Pandemic Has Accelerated The Digitalisation Of The Probate Industry

30th June 2021
Philip Turvey, executive director at Anglia Research, explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digitalisation of legal practices. While there has been a very rapid uptake in digital solutions in the legal world within the last five years, with lots of disruptor start-ups shaking up their field, some legal practices, such as probate genealogy, […]
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How Law Firms Can Help Protect Clients Against Cyberattacks

30th June 2021
As the legal industry grows increasingly digitised, what can firms do to ensure they do not become the victim of a costly attack?
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What IR35 Legislation Means for Your Business

30th June 2021
The UK government has introduced a new rule concerning the distinction between contractors and employees and how it is assessed. Roderick van Vliet, Head of Legal at Remote, examines the new IR35 rule and its likely effect for businesses.
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Oversight of Foreign Investment in South Korea

30th June 2021
Rieu Kim and Hyuk Jun Jung, Partners at Barun Law, discuss the South Korean government’s stance on foreign investment and the key regulations that foreigners must be aware of prior to investing in a Korean company.
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How Chanel v Crepslocker Could Change British Trademark Law

30th June 2021
Following Brexit, the UK is no longer bound to the guidance of the CJEU. Below, Flavia Stefura, Senior Associate at MPR Partners, examines Chanel’s recent legal action against Crepslocker may unfold based on precedent and what this will mean for the future of IP protection in the UK.
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Global Legal Services Require Deep Local Roots

30th June 2021
Almost all sectors predict a trend towards remote models of working in the post-COVID world. But if law firms grow reluctant to establish bases overseas, will their international operations retain the same value? Glenn M Cunningham, Chair at Interlaw, offers his thoughts.
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The Key to Successful Franchising in Canada

30th June 2021
We speak with Joanne Gilbert-Wiens, Lawyer at KMB Law, about the legal obstacles faced by Canadian franchisors. She discusses the hurdles that new business owners must overcome and how they can best set themselves up for success.
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The LLC and Alter Ego: How a Judgement Against Your Limited Liability Company Can Turn Into a Personal Judgement

30th June 2021
The establishment of limited liability companies is a common practice used by real estate developers as a way of holding property. However, the protection afforded by an LLC is not all-encompassing and can be undone using the doctrine of alter ego, as Laine T Wagenseller explains.
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Examining the Purpose of the Legal Operations Professional

30th June 2021
“Legal operations”, or the optimisation of legal services delivery, is an emerging field in many countries. Below we hear from Jerry Levine, Chief Evangelist and General Counsel at ContractPodAi®, who explains the role of legal operations professionals and how it is likely to change over time.
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New Brazilian Legislation and What It Means for Insurance and Reinsurance

30th June 2021
Since its enaction in 2019, Law 13874 has had significant consequences for the insurance and reinsurance sectors in Brazil. We hear from Luis Felipe Pellon on the impact of this law and additional legislation relating to public bids.
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