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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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PNG Student Awarded Scholarship from Norton Rose Fulbright

18th August 2017
Norton Rose Fulbright recently announced that Alison Kult, a fourth year student at the School of Law at the University of PNG (UPNG), has been awarded its first scholarship to support the pursuit of quality in legal studies in Papua New Guinea. The Norton Rose Fulbright PNG Legal Scholarship provides the recipient with up to K10,000 ($3,153) in […]
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Why is the SFO No Longer Addressing the Libor Scandal?

18th August 2017
Following the release of the SFO's annual report a few weeks back, Dominic Carman, noted legal commentator, discusses with Lawyer Monthly the lack of any mentions of Libor within the 76-page document. Given that David Green QC has previously stated that the SFO should be judged on their success in the Libor case, this is […]
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How Would the US Alt-Right Rally Sacking Pan Out in the UK?

17th August 2017
Following the far-right and anti-fascist protests in the US this week, Angharad Aspinall, employment lawyer at Cardiff and London based law firm, Capital Law, comments for Lawyer Monthly. Over the weekend, many will have seen the news of violent clashes in the US in which far right and anti-fascist marches ended in one death and […]
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