Oliver Sullivan

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Why Truck Accident Cases Are So Complex

17th June 2020
Truck accidents and car accidents are apples and oranges when looked at from a legal standpoint. Damage recovery following a truck accident is typically longer and more challenging, and liability may not be as straightforward as in a regular car accident.
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UK Retailers Win Legal Battle Against Mastercard and Visa

17th June 2020
The UK’s highest court upheld a ruling that multilateral interchange fees unfairly restrict competition, opening the way for retailers to receive potentially billions of pounds in damages.
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Take on Lower-Paying Clients to Get Your Firm Back on Track

16th June 2020
As we all know, COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown has forced many law firms into hardship – and although we are gradually coming out of lockdown that doesn’t mean there aren’t still challenges ahead. It may pay to consider lower-paying jobs and outsourcing to make ends meet in the meantime.
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LGBT+ Employee Protections Confirmed in Landmark SCOTUS Ruling

16th June 2020
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States declared that federal law prohibiting discrimination based on sex should be understood to also encompass sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Reimagining Legal

15th June 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting market disruption are forcing a recalibration in the legal industry. Legal providers and employers are recognising that, in order to effectively future proof their firms, adjustments are required: they’ll need to reimagine paths for their lawyers, from updating recruiting practices and professional development, to creating more diverse career models.
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Major Law Firms Designate Juneteenth a Company Holiday

15th June 2020
Numerous high-profile law firms, including Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, plan to either close their offices or encourage employees to take the day off.
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Why Post-Pandemic City Firms Will Need Their Office Spaces

12th June 2020
An abundance of articles and thought pieces have emerged on the death of the office, and the huge savings that can be made from reducing real estate overheads. But will the trade-off really be worth it?
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Gibson Dunn Represents Protestors Suing Trump Administration

12th June 2020
Following law enforcement’s dispersal of protestors in Lafayette Park on 1 June, three plaintiffs are suing members of the Trump administration for violation of their rights.
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Lloyds Fined £94 Million for “Unfair” Treatment of Mortgage Customers

11th June 2020
The FCA found that the banking group failed to take customers’ personal circumstances into account when they encountered financial difficulties.
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Are You Ready for the Workplace?

10th June 2020
For law graduates who have just landed their first job, it is important to hit the ground running. Here, we share some wisdom to help graduates find their feet in the professional world.
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