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Supreme Court Becomes the Ultimate Arbiter for UK Law

29th August 2017
Prime Minister, Theresa May, has confirmed that following Brexit and the implementation of the Repeal Bill, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) will no longer have jurisdiction over UK courts, making the Supreme Court the 'ultimate arbiter' of UK law. Emma Stevens, Solicitor at law firm Coffin Mew, told Lawyer Monthly: “A key consideration for […]
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The Pension Industry is Destroying Trust in Pensions

25th August 2017
Many so-called pension experts are helping to destroy trust in pensions, warns the CEO of UK Workplace Solutions, Simon Chrystal. It comes as scrutiny intensifies on advisers involved in delivering advice on pension transfers. At the same time, demand has been stimulated by commentary and reporting of transfer values of sometimes 40 or more times […]
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SFO: The £1bn Lawyers’ Bonanza – Cui Bono?

25th August 2017
Below, Dominic Carman, noted legal commentator, discusses with Lawyer Monthly the shadowed attention given to the lawyers behind some of the biggest SFO investigations of our time, uncovering the real gainers of large fraud. The phrase cui bono, originally made famous by Cicero, remains a key forensic question in many legal and police investigations. Its […]
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Fingertip Drug Test to Turn Coroner Services on its Head

24th August 2017
UK-based Intelligent Fingerprinting recently announced the availability of its new fingertip-based drug screening system to support Coroner services. The company’s technology detects drug use by analysing the sweat on the tip of a finger that forms a fingerprint, and its non-invasive approach provides a rapid and convenient way for Coroners to screen the deceased for […]
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The Top 5 Keys to Law Job Hunting

24th August 2017
As part of our law school & careers content, Charles R. Toy, Associate Dean of Career and Professional Development, Western Michigan University-Cooley Law School, here lists 5 top tips for job hunting, whether you’re a student who has just qualified, or a lawyer looking to take the leap to another line of work or firm. […]
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What Next Following ‘Momentous’ Decision on Employment Tribunal Fees?

23rd August 2017
The recent Supreme Court decision in R (on the application of Unison) v Lord Chancellor that makes employment tribunal fees unlawful raises important questions for affected claimants and employers, says Andrew Masters, a Partner and Head of Employment at UK law firm Furley Page. The immediate effect is fees are no longer payable and those […]
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Expert Advice on Potential Fraud Regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney

23rd August 2017
Former Senior Judge at the Court of Protection, Denzil Lush, recently gave his opinion regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and the potential for fraud in a radio interview for BBC Radio 4 and the BBC published the article here. Below experts at Humphries Kirk discuss. Whilst reading this article may encourage fears that making […]
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Your Thoughts: UK Ireland Brexit Border

22nd August 2017
Last week the UK government stated it did not want to establish any border posts between the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, creating a manned EU – UK border. The UK’s new position paper on Brexit has suggested a ‘new customs partnership’ or a ‘highly streamlined customs arrangement.’ Critics involved in the Brexit proposals […]
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iTrump App Wins Trademark War Against US President Without a Lawyer

22nd August 2017
iTrump, an app developer, appears to have prevailed in a long-running trademark war against the US president's business operation, without the use of a lawyer. The app, iTrump, doesn’t actually have anything to do with the president, and features, as per the image below, a virtual trumpet for the purposes of learning to play. The […]
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How Do You Best Navigate the Changing Legal Landscape?

22nd August 2017
Andy Martens, Global Head of Legal Product and Editorial, explains the seismic shifts the legal industry has been undergoing since 2009, and how Thomson Reuters Practical Law Connect integrates the best of Westlaw and Practical Law to deliver an unparalleled Answer Company experience for legal professionals.
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