Oliver Sullivan

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Boris +1: Cohabitation Laws Are Under the Spotlight

7th August 2019
As Boris Johnson and his partner were due to move into No. 11 Downing Street, they join the 3.3 million couples currently cohabiting within the UK. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found that, one in eight people aged 16 and over in England and Wales are currently cohabiting, of this population, half of […]
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‘Colleague ‘Tipping’ Scheme Could Backfire’

7th August 2019
With more than 250 UK-based firms using peer-to-peer recognition technology employers are being urged to think twice regarding the legal implications of allowing staff to ‘tip’ fellow colleagues with a ‘micro bonus’ for doing a good job.
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The Gambling Commission UK: History, Responsibilities & More

6th August 2019
The Gambling Commission is the executive public body of the UK Government committed to regulating gambling activities and serving as a supervisor of the Gaming Law in Great Britain.
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Should Cryptocurrency Be Regulated in the UK?

6th August 2019
With around 1500 cryptocurrencies now available globally, and new ones entering the market consistently, it is an area that now needs careful consideration from a legal and regulatory perspective.
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Why Do You Need Legal Malpractice Insurance?

5th August 2019
Working as a lawyer means there’s always a risk of things getting ugly.
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MTD Deadline Is Fast Approaching

5th August 2019
Most VAT registered businesses with a taxable turnover above the VAT threshold (£85,000) are now required to keep digital VAT records and send HMRC their VAT returns using Making Tax Digital-compatible software. This applies to VAT return periods which started on or after 1 April 2019.
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Reform Is Coming for the Big Four Consultancies: Will They Embrace It?

2nd August 2019
Why the Big Four’s monopoly must be broken for the good of the industry.
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Police Are Facing Calls to Stop the Public Use of Facial Recognition Software

1st August 2019
Police are facing calls to halt the public use of facial recognition software to search for suspected criminals after academics from the University of Essex found matches were only correct in one in five of cases and the system was likely to break human rights laws. 
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Where Are We at with Online Gaming Laws in 2019?

31st July 2019
Whether you’re a keen online gamer or not, it’s been almost impossible not to notice the rapid growth that’s been happening across the iGaming industry in recent years.
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The Rise of the Commercially-Minded Legal Department

30th July 2019
In the years since the last global economic recession, legal departments have become increasingly commercially minded. To date, this increased commercial focus has been primarily defensive.
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