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Scramble to Implement New Package Travel Directive

21st June 2018
Below Rajeev Shaunak, head of travel & tourism, MHA MacIntyre Hudson comments on the plans to bring in the new package travel directive as of the 1st July. “The plan to implement the new package travel directive (PTD) requirements on 1 July 2018 has been confirmed, despite multiple delays in the run up. Given the extent of […]
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5 Ways to Handle the Stress of a Law Degree

21st June 2018
It’s no secret that studying law can be very stressful. The pressure to get the “right” grades, the competition for jobs in the legal profession and the nature of law itself (murder, GBH and theft anyone?) can all impact on students’ experience of law school. Emma Jones, lecturer in law and member of the Open […]
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Another £18bn Owed as PPI Claims Undervalued

20th June 2018
Banks may be forced to pay a further £18bn to consumers in payment protection insurance (PPI) claims ahead of the August 2019 deadline, following miscalculations by the Financial Conduct Authority. As banks begin to issue letters on PPI to consumers, legal precedent could see potential payouts soar, according to research from barristers’ chambers St John’s […]
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Algorithms, Human Rights & US Law; What’s Next?

20th June 2018
As Artificial Intelligence continues to rapidly merge with the legal sector, is it plausible to suggest that Human Rights can really be issued by a lifeless machine? Below Portia Vincent-Kirby, on behalf of Hudson McKenzie, discusses the development of algorithms in the US legal sphere. Algorithms are a hot topic in law. For instance, new […]
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Stricter Regulation Needed as Personal Insolvencies Set to Rise by 17% in 2018

19th June 2018
Following the release of the Q1 2018 Insolvency Service insolvency statistics, Richard Haymes, Head of Financial Difficulties at TDX Group, calls for stricter rules when promoting insolvency services online. The figures released by the Insolvency Service, showing an increase in both company and personal insolvencies, support our expectation that the number of individual voluntary arrangements […]
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Brexit-Led Skills Shortage Leaves Gaps for Gig Economy

19th June 2018
As the business world navigates the political uncertainty of Brexit, Charlotte Allery, Solicitor at Coffin Mew, comments on the skills shortage issues facing employers. Even before the UK leaves the European Union and potential restrictions on EU migrants are imposed, research reveals that the on-going skills shortage is hitting employers. The results of a study […]
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Supreme Court Concludes Workers' Rights for Gig Economy Plumber

18th June 2018
Following a recent Supreme Court judgment in Pimlico Plumbers v Smith focused on the crucial disputed decision that Gary Smith has been classed as a "worker", Karen Plumbley-Jones, Managing Associate (PDL) at law firm Womble Bond Dickinson, discusses. Last week Supreme Court handed down its decision in Pimlico Plumbers Ltd and another v Smith. In a […]
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The Situation in the Criminal Justice System Remains Dire

18th June 2018
Statement from Andrew Walker QC, Chair of the Bar, and Richard Atkins QC, Chair-Elect of the Bar, on the criminal Bar’s vote on the Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS): This vote will bring action to an end in the short term, but let there be no doubt that the closeness of the vote reflects the […]
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Theresa May on NHS, Brexit and Upskirting

18th June 2018
PM Theresa May discusses with Andrew Marr the unveiling of a £20bn boost to the NHS, the future of Brexit and what she plans to do with the upskirting law.
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Confronting Challenging Conversations as a Lawyer

15th June 2018
Whether in the office, the dugout or the customer services counter, how we deal with difficult conversations can impact on whether we ultimately achieve the right outcome. What’s your advice and first-hand experiences on how to deal with conflict? As a partner and dispute resolution lawyer at Capital Law, Andrew Brown is experienced in resolving […]
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