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GDPR Results in $126 Million Fines: Is This a Wake-Up Call?

20th January 2020
During the initial stages on implementing GDPR, and during the grace period allowed by the EU, most companies had only touched the surface on GDPR requirements and the changes they had to make.
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Deadline for Whiplash Claims: Here's Why You Should File by April 2020

17th January 2020
With the law surrounding road traffic accidents proposed to change in April 2020, those suffering whiplash or soft tissue damage should look to progress their claims before the compensation process changes and becomes more complicated.
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The Bauer Judgment: Disaster Averted for DB Pension Scheme Sponsors

16th January 2020
A judgement was delivered in Pensions-Sicherungs-Verein VVaG v Günther Bauer by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) last month, ruling that any reduction in benefits paid to former employees due to a company insolvency is "manifestly disproportionate.”
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5 Great Tools for Attorneys to Improve Sales

15th January 2020
Every business or office always aims for higher sales and profits each year. Attorneys are no different. Because they offer professional services, they need to double time more with their efforts to reach clients. After all, they have expenses to pay for, as well. With rising competition through more lawyers coming into the profession, lawyers need to stay competitive.
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Your New Year and New Legal Career

15th January 2020
The new year brings about renewed feelings of hope, ambition and inspiration. We set new year’s resolutions to adjust our diet, exercise more, or dedicate more time to managing our mental health. For others, the new year is a time to reflect on our career.
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Serious Constitutional Concerns Ahead of Scrutiny of the EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill

15th January 2020
The House of Lords Constitution Committee has recommended that a clause to introduce significant new ministerial powers on how courts may depart from CJEU interpretations of retained EU law should be removed from the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill.
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Law Firm Established to Save Money for Councils Posts £1.2m Loss

14th January 2020
Local councils in the UK got together and set up a law firm with the aim of offering a “new model” for public sector legal services, and save the localities significant money in the long run.
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Here’s What We Can Learn from Travelex Response to Cyberattack

14th January 2020
Foreign currency seller Travelex was forced to take down its website following a cyber-attack on New Year’s Eve with hackers still holding the company to ransom more than a week later.
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Sonos Suing Google for Allegedly Stealing Its Wireless Speaker Tech

13th January 2020
The news that Sonos is suing Google for allegedly stealing its wireless speaker technology is not entirely surprising. The chances of infringing on someone else's intellectual property (IP) - such as copyright or trademark - are increasing. Hundreds of new businesses and products are created every day. And with that comes the risk of claims […]
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Alphabet Chief Legal Officer Ousted Without Leaving Package

13th January 2020
David Drummond, Alphabet’s CLO will be leaving the company as of 31 January.
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