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Does Interest Accrue on Sums Owed to a Sanctioned Entity?

21st October 2019
In July 2019, the High Court of England and Wales gave judgment in the case of Ministry of Defence and Support for Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran (“MODSAF”) v. International Military Services Limited (“IMS”).
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Supreme Court Rules Employers Can Enforce Non-Compete Clauses

21st October 2019
The UK Supreme Court has enhanced employers’ ability to enforce contractual clauses that restrict employees from leaving to work with competitors. Such clauses are often known as non-compete clauses.
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Increased Sentences for Money Laundering, But How Is It Being Tackled?

18th October 2019
The increasing average length of sentences given to convicted money launderers in the UK over the past decade makes a strong enough story in itself.
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What Are the Legal Priorities For Divorcing Couples?

17th October 2019
Couples going through a divorce should not disregard pensions in favour of trying to retain the value of the family home according to a leading lawyer.
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Conflict Resolution Day: Business Conflict & Shareholder Legal Rights

17th October 2019
Due to stress, lost clients, pressure, long hours or personal conflicts some SME business relationships can sour over time. But where do you stand if you co-own a business with your partner and you are facing a shareholder dispute?
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Appraising the Changes in Solicitor Qualification in the UK

16th October 2019
Whilst studying law is one of the most challenging disciplines that students can undertake in the UK, it also remains an incredibly popular and rewarding pastime.
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BA Back Down on Data Breach Claim Window

16th October 2019
British Airways has been forced into a humbling U-turn after a cynical bid to limit the compensation claim time for victims of its data breaches.
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The Challenges in Schools That Require Legal Advice

15th October 2019
Education is always in the spotlight in the UK, particularly given the funding cuts that have been imposed by the government over the course of the last nine years or so.
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What Does ‘No Win, No Fee’ Mean in Accident Claims?

15th October 2019
It was in 1998 that the concept of ‘no win, no fee’ first entered the English lexicon, with this type of legal representation coinciding with the unveiling of the 1999 Access to Justice Act. The latter came into force in April 2000, and it dramatically increased the appeal of a no-win, no-fee deals as judges […]
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5 Ways to Never Miss a Client Lead

11th October 2019
The legal services market has never been more competitive, and the proliferation of new technology is overhauling the very essence of how law firms deliver value and importantly, how clients buy legal services.
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