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What Do You Think of the Gig Worker Report Recommendations?

5th July 2018
Recent legal battles have drawn attention to gig economy workers, and the All-Party Parliamentary Group today published a report urging the government to address these issues. Below Nigel May, Tax Partner at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, comments on the report’s recommendations. Recommendation 1: The difference between the definition of “worker” for employment purposes and the definition of […]
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Overcoming Early Career Challenges for Women in Law

5th July 2018
Today’s global legal landscape is one that affords attorneys enormous opportunity early in their careers. Meaningful work, career growth, international casework, and financial stability are well within reach for committed associates. But with any opportunities comes challenges. As part of this week’s Law School & Careers features, Lawyer Monthly discusses with Angela Ferrante, Senior Vice […]
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SFO: Decisions Needed, Fast

4th July 2018
Many of the Serious Fraud Office’s ongoing cases seem to see no end and the future of the organization as a whole is still in debate. With recent upheaval at the SFO in both the directorship and their funding arrangement, Dominic Carman, noted legal commentator, discusses the current situation and the overall effectiveness of the […]
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Why Giving Paralegals in Your Firm Recognition Is Good for Business

4th July 2018
Do you have a paralegal working in your firm? It can be tempting not to give them the recognition they deserve, particularly if it appears to reduce costs.  However, giving your Paralegals formal recognition can encourage loyalty and provide status. Here Amanda Hamilton at the National Association of Licenced Paralegals discusses the benefits of giving […]
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Your Thoughts: US Muslim Travel Ban

3rd July 2018
Last week the US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Trump v. Hawaii that President Donald Trump's proclamation restricting entry from particular Muslim-majority countries was ‘within in his authority’. To gain a US perspective on this, Lawyer Monthly has heard from several US legal experts nationwide on the complexities involved in this judgement and overall impact. […]
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First Ever Appointment of US Judge within London Chambers

3rd July 2018
'Oversexed, overpaid and over here' was a comic quip used by British soldiers to describe the thousands of American GIs who were stationed in Britain before D-Day. It was, of course, good humoured banter. Today’s march of US law firms in London is the modern equivalent of their wartime military counterparts, and such firms have […]
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PwC Legal Emerges as the Leading Alternative Legal Service Brand in Asia-Pacific

2nd July 2018
In a ground-breaking piece of research, legal market experts Acritas has published an Index that shows the power of alternative legal service providers. This new Index has been established to identify the strongest non-law firm brands within this rapidly growing part of the broader global legal industry. 221 senior in-house counsel, collectively responsible for $1.2bn […]
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Does Elon Musk’s Farting Unicorn Infringe Copyright?

2nd July 2018
Elon Musk, CEO and Founder of Tesla, is being accused of infringing on copyright and is happy to admit this is the case. According to reports, promotional material for Tesla used the same images of a unicorn farting into a pipe in order to power a car; material originally drawn by Colorado potter Tom Edwards. […]
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What is Making Tax Digital?

2nd July 2018
A brief introduction into Making Tax Digital. Learn when it is set to be implemented, how it will effect your business and what we recommend with regards to Cloud Accountancy software to ensure compliance.
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730 Students Get to Experience Life as a Barrister

2nd July 2018
The Bar Council’s flagship social mobility initiative, Bar Placement Week, will this week mark 10 years of giving sixth form students from non-traditional backgrounds the opportunity to spend a week experiencing life as a barrister. The 10 year anniversary of the scheme comes as the Bar Council launches a new social mobility campaign online, entitled […]
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