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UK’s Compensation Claims Industry Worth £400 Million Per Year

4th February 2020
The value of compensation claims is around £400 million per year, according to statistics from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the last year.
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Ransomware Hackers Are Testing Local Governments Demanding Big Payments

4th February 2020
Ransomware attacks in the UK are on the rise, how can local governments best prepare for the eventuality of a ransomware hit?
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Half of Legal Professionals Suffer From Sunday Night Fear

4th February 2020
 The latest survey from the UK’s leading independent job board, CV-Library, reveals that half (50%) of legal professionals suffer from Sunday night fear; with 61.5% admitting that they’ve called in sick because they were too worried to go to work.  
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Is It Against the Law to Be Distracted at the Wheel?

3rd February 2020
It’s just another beautiful morning. You are driving calmly and following all the rules, but your boss calls you on your phone. You pick it up immediately without giving it a second thought because it is your boss and you think you should take it. Now you are driving and using your cell phone at the same time.
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3 Strategies to Help Build Trust with New Legal Clients

3rd February 2020
If you are part of a young law firm, your greatest asset is your relationship with your clients.
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Airbus €3.6 Billion Bribery Fine Amounts to Record Settlement

3rd February 2020
In an agreement to defer prosecution, Airbus has agreed to payout a record EUR 3.6 billion to authorities in France, the UK and the US.
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Majority of Divorcees Leave Themselves Open to Future Financial Claims

30th January 2020
Figures from the Ministry for Justice, obtained by family law experts at Stephens Scown LLP through a Freedom of Information request, show that in 65% of divorces in England and Wales there was no financial settlement at the time of divorce.
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What’s the Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

29th January 2020
Going bankrupt is never ideal, but it’s important to understand the basics of bankruptcy and your options when deciding to file.
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Proposed Legislation Changes to Off-Payroll Working (IR35)

29th January 2020
Between Brexit and the general election towards the end of 2019, parliament has been rather preoccupied.
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CFD Regulations in Europe in 2020

29th January 2020
As CFD trading continues to expand, increased regulations are likely to appear offering increased protection to traders, promoting a fair trading environment and more confidence in the industry.
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