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EU Says Passporting a Legal Consequence of Brexit

27th November 2017
Michel Barnier, chief Brexit negotiator for the European Union, made comments Monday in Brussels on the legal consequences of Brexit. Bloomberg's Emma Ross-Thomas reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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What Happens When Litigation Drags On for Far Too Long?

24th November 2017
A divorced couple are still fighting in court after 25 years and closure has still not been found. Below, Lawyer monthly hears from specialist family lawyer, Lindsay Yateman at Excello Law, who examines the case and argues that one must seek to look at the bigger picture for this and other family cases, in order […]
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Lack of Diversity and Recruitment Barriers Put Judiciary at Risk

23rd November 2017
More work is needed to address judicial diversity and issues with recruitment that threaten the UK’s world-renowned legal system, the House of Lords Constitution Committee has warned. The Committee has examined the progress made on judicial recruitment and diversity since its 2012 report on Judicial Appointments. The Committee says that: It is deeply concerned that […]
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How Do I Pursue a Legal Career in the Government Sector?

23rd November 2017
Freelance, corporate or public sector? Choosing a legal career can be a daunting turning point in your life. Below Ken Cutshaw, President and CEO of GCG, talks to Lawyer Monthly about how law students and young practitioners can break into the government sector and beyond. The traditional legal career path, whereby a law student graduates, […]
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Uber’s Cyberhack Cover-Up Exposed

22nd November 2017
Lawyer Monthly hears form Susan Hall, a Partner and specialist lawyer in intellectual property and information and communications technology at national firm Clarke Willmott LLP, who reacts to the latest news that Uber concealed a huge data breach affecting 57 million users and drivers in 2016. The news that Uber suffered a substantial data breach […]
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The 3 Most Influential Food Trademark Disputes of All Time

22nd November 2017
‘The secret of success in life is to eat what you like, and let the food fight it out inside’ – at least, according to Mark Twain. But, what happens when the fiercely competitive food and drink industry starts a legal fight on the outside? Here Wayne Beynon, an intellectual property expert at Capital Law, […]
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Retailers’ Brexit Plans Must Prioritise Supply Chain Mapping

22nd November 2017
Alison Conley, Partner and Head of Retail and Consumer at MHA MacIntyre Hudson tells Lawyer Monthly that retailers’ Brexit plans must prioritise supply chain mapping. “Political uncertainty and a lack of clarity about the UK’s exit from the EU has made it difficult for retailers to plan ahead, but supply chain mapping needs to be […]
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Commission Seeks to Promote Social Rights Protection for All

22nd November 2017
The Commission recently launched the second round of discussions with trade unions and employers' organisations at the EU level, on how to support access to social protection for all people in employment and in self-employment. This is yet another important step forward in making the European Pillar of Social Rights a reality on the ground, and only […]
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Your Thoughts: Property & Stamp Duty in the Autumn Budget

21st November 2017
In and amongst tomorrow’s autumn budget announcement from UK Chancellor Philip Hammond, questions have been raised regarding housing, property and first-time buyers. The Help to Buy scheme is set to end in 2020, that’s just over two years away. So what does the future of the UK property conundrum look like? This week’s Your Thoughts […]
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Here’s Why the Deliveroo Legal Win Was Different from the Uber Case

21st November 2017
In a recent turn of events, Deliveroo came out victorious in a legal battle with its drivers, which are to be considered self-employed. On the other hand, just weeks ago, Uber won a case against its drivers, to now be considered employed workers and be entitled to worker benefits. Below Anthony Robinson, Consultant Solicitor at […]
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