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With litigation costs higher than ever before, it has never been more important for lawyers to ensure claims are supported in the best manner possible when considering bringing proceedings or seeking settlement. Here Gavin Cunningham, forensic accounting partner at Menzies LLP, delves into the importance of forensic accounting and the impact a proper assessment can […]
Drugs manufacturer Indivior has had £1bn ($1.3 billion) wiped off their value as a result of it losing a US patent dispute over its heroin treatment substitute. Reports indicate that the patent dispute between Reckitt Benckiser and Dr Reddy’s that was first ruled upon in 2014 has taken a vicious turn, as an appeal against […]
What do you think are the best qualities found in a leading legal professional? Honesty, commitment, tenacity? Below Lawyer Monthly has put together several short responses to this question from highly esteemed thought leaders and legal professionals, who each have a different view of what character traits their clients expect above all.
Alison Horner, VAT partner at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, below discusses the UK government’s recent moves on customs duty. This announcement is a very bold step from the UK government, especially given the EU’s public stance on the single market and the clear message that Brexit means an exit from the associated free trade arrangements. But […]
A generation of vulnerable people could be faced with problems managing their finances and assets if improvements to the process of setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is not improved, according to leading law firm Roythornes Solicitors. Elizabeth Young, head of private client at Roythornes, discusses for Lawyer Monthly below. Denzil Lush, the […]
Should the inheritance tax, a tax which is paid from the assets you leave behind when you die, be scrapped or is it actually something we want to keep? Opinions on this subject differ widely, so as part of this week’s Your Thoughts Lawyer monthly reached out to a number of experts in the field, […]
According to law firm RPC, UK trademark registration for beer brands has risen a huge 19% last year, supposedly due to the increase in craft beers produced by supermarkets and large companies. In more detail, the firm’s research shows that beer brand registrations rose from 1,666 in 2015, to 1,983 in 2016, which is a […]
The government must notify those wrongly blocked from entering the U.S. in January and help them reapply for visas; Rich Edson explains on 'Special Report'.
According to reports, councils in the UK have threatened to sanction those who overload their refuse bins or leave them out too early, under anti-social behaviour laws. Sanctions for household families are said to be up to £2,500 fines and even criminal convictions. Fines for businesses, even small shops, can be up to £20,000. Suspects […]
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