Oliver Sullivan

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Navigating Securities Class Action Settlements with Stock Consideration

8th October 2019
Although no two securities class action settlements are identical, there are some general consistencies among them, including how class members are compensated.
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Combined Agency Could Toughen Penalties for Companies Breaching NMW

8th October 2019
In light of the BEIS consultation on merging agencies to create a single body to enforce employment rights, Richard Maitland, Partner and specialist in Human Capital at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, says uniting policing responsibilities could mean a more hard-line approach to companies breaching the National Minimum Wage (NMW) by mistake.National At present, responsibility for enforcing […]
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Tesco Sued: “Unequal Pay Is Inexcusable”

7th October 2019
A legal row over equal pay means that thousands of Tesco staff could be in line for a huge payout. Current and former employees alike have united in solidarity with female staff members who are likely owed money, to sue the UK's biggest supermarket.
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Why Everyone Should Go To Law School | TEDx

7th October 2019
Jana is a Palestinian American from Columbus, Ohio who graduated from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.
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New SRA Accounts Rules: Before-And-After Moment Ahead

4th October 2019
With the new SRA Accounts Rules finally coming into effect on 25 November this year, it has become a high priority for solicitors to understand what changes are coming into force.
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The Mandate of Social Value in Law Firms

3rd October 2019
Demonstrating a commitment to CSR is now an integral part of legal life. Social impact is often generated by law firms funding charitable projects, launching a foundation, organising volunteering projects and introducing sustainability initiatives.
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SFO on Cooperation and Privilege: Mutually Exclusive Concepts?

2nd October 2019
The UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) published its guidance on corporate cooperation on 6 August 2019. The guidance sets out for the first time, the indicators of good practice which the SFO expects corporates to comply with in order to be seen as cooperative in the context of self-reporting.
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What the Law Says: What to Do If an Employee Falls Ill On Holiday

2nd October 2019
Employers must be clear about their sickness policies in case staff members fall ill while on annual leave, a leading lawyer has warned.
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Does Your Law Firm Really Need A CMO?

1st October 2019
Law firms today are dealing with several different pressure points. As we’ve entered the client-empowered era, firms are facing more demands from their clients including increased transparency, and more value from services.
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Human Error Remains Primary Cause of Personal Data Breaches

1st October 2019
60% of ICO-reported breaches this year are caused by human error, with healthcare the most-affected sector.
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