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On top of the investigatory powers bill, the UK government wants companies to actively censor the content on their sites, like Facebook and Twitter, with threats of fines. Nick Clegg claims it's an unrealistic prospect, yet a man in Pakistan was sentenced to death for what he posted on Facebook. Could the government’s intentions for […]
Privacy Policies, whether a small or large firm can often play a crucial role in retaining customers, but when your privacy policy doesn’t meet the standard required by its platform, sector or market, for example on an app store, then you may be in for losing a lot more business. Here Cleland Thom, principal of […]
Following recent reports regarding the government's ineffectual gender equality laws, Lawyer Monthly has heard from Sarah King, a specialist employment lawyer at Excello Law, who digs deep in to the details. There has been an effort by recent governments to reduce the gender pay gap, however their success has been limited. According to the Office for National Statistics […]
As of yesterday 19th June, roaming charges in the European Union no longer apply. The new EU rules cover data services, voice calls and SMS. As of yesterday, the last roaming charges that citizens were still paying to their mobile operator will disappear when they travel to another EU country. Every existing or new contract […]
Following on with our features on Law School & Careers, Lawyer Monthly has heard from Joshua E Stern, Esq., Founder and Managing Partner of the US based Law Offices of Joshua E. Stern, who has 7 top tips for lawyers who have just graduated, started in their first position, opened their own law firm or […]
A survey conducted by IPC Systems at TradeTech Europe (April 2017) has found that 77% of financial firms surveyed believe their company is ‘prepared’ or ‘very prepared’ to enforce MiFID II regulations when they come into effect on 3rd January 2018. However, nearly half (45%) of respondents claim they need to do additional research to […]
The Single European Sky Air traffic management Research Joint Undertaking has recently unveiled its blueprint to make drone use in low-level airspace safe, secure and environmentally friendly, via a new and effective legislative framework. Following a request by the European Commission, the Single European Sky Air traffic management Research Joint Undertaking – whose role is to develop […]
At the heart of the Queen’s speech today were an array of proposed bills that prepare the UK for a smooth exit from the European Union. Of 27 bills, eight pertain directly to Brexit and its implications for key sectors. There are bills to convert EU laws to UK laws and some measures on immigration, […]
The European Commission has launched three separate antitrust investigations into whether certain licensing and distribution practices of Nike, Sanrio and Universal Studios illegally restrict traders from selling licensed merchandise cross-border and online within the EU Single Market. If found guilty, these companies could face fines of up to 10% of their global turnover. Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, […]
After a five-year investigation, the SFO announced that it has charged Barclays PLC and four former executives with conspiracy to commit fraud and the provision of unlawful financial assistance. The SFO charges relate to the bank's fundraising at the height of 2008's financial crisis; when it entered into funding arrangements with Qatar. Former chief executive […]
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