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Trump Consults The NRA On 3D Printed Gun Regulation

6th August 2018
The NRA has not commented publicly on the issue.
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Law Firms Should Consider IPOs with Caution

3rd August 2018
When we think of IPOs, the legal world isn’t the first to come to mind, but every year large law firms opt to engage in a public offering, inviting outsiders to be part of their expansion. Martin Ramsey, Partner at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, believes this practice should be followed with much caution, citing the risks […]
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Are UK Law Firms Less Innovative Than US Law Firms?

3rd August 2018
Where an organization is based affects the technologies being used by its legal department, according to the latest Sharplegal research from Acritas, who discovered that it is legal departments in UK organizations that should be most concerned. Market research experts Acritas have been investigating how innovation and technologies in the legal industry are evolving, based […]
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6 Top Tips for Answering Problem Questions in Law

2nd August 2018
As a law student you’re likely to spend a fair bit of time writing answers to problem questions, so it’s best to be prepared. Below Lawyer Monthly’s latest law school & careers feature benefits from expert top tips from Emma Jones, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at the Open University. […]
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Congress Considering Legislation to Limit US President’s Authority Over Trade

2nd August 2018
Lawmakers are facing a head to head conflict with the US President as the effects of the steel tariffs are felt across the US. Below Geoffrey R. Morgan, Founding Partner at Morgan Legal Group, LLC, comments on the overall impact of the steel tariffs on the nation, and the consequences that may come. Following my […]
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Majority at Risk as They Don’t Have a Will

1st August 2018
Most people in the United Kingdom are at risk of not having their final wishes respected after their death as they have no will in place, according to new research from Which? Legal. The survey revealed that less than a third (31%) of those in Scotland have written a will, compared with 35% in Wales. […]
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The Divorce Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

1st August 2018
Making the decision to end a marriage is not an easy one and can bring with it numerous considerations on top of significant emotional strain. To assist in making the decision to end a marriage and all the key considerations more manageable and concise, experts at Cordell & Cordell have mapped out the need-to-knows when […]
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New Jersey Sports Betting Push Launches Wave of Legalization Across US

31st July 2018
For over 25 years, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), also known as the Bradley Act, has prevented wagering on sports in the majority of states across the US. While Nevada remained a haven for gamblers and states like Delaware and Montana had their sports lotteries, those in other states had no choice […]
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AI Vs Regulation: Friends or Foes?

31st July 2018
As we stand on the threshold of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the landscape ahead includes developments in areas such as blockchain, internet of things, and nanotechnology: developments that are taking place at a faster rate than many of us are able to keep up with – or even easily comprehend. Below Roseyna Jahangir, expert at […]
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Kit Kat Trademark Battle Lost, But Not Over

30th July 2018
Following up on the Kit Kat trademark court ruling last week, Colin Bell, partner and head of intellectual property at law firm Brabners, provides expert commentary. This is a significant decision by the CJEU because of the high bar it sets for non-traditional trade-marks, such as shapes. If the court is saying that for a […]
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