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Flexible Working to Rise as the Number of Robots in the Workplace Multiplies

26th April 2017
Adecco recently launched research which found that almost half of employees (48%) think Artificial Intelligence (AI) will positively benefit them, by helping them to work more flexibly. The 'Humans vs Robots' report, based on responses from 1,000 board level and senior decision makers and over 1,000 workers in 13 sectors across the UK, reveals the potential impact robotics and AI will have on the workplace. Despite the […]
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Can Internal Audits Eliminate the Risk of Huge Fines?

26th April 2017
In recent weeks, major supermarket chain Tesco found itself penalised after a two-year probe carried out by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), resulting in an agreement to pay a fine of £129 million for overstating profits in 2014. The shock admission by the leading retailer revealed that it had identified an apparent £250 million overstatement […]
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Your Thoughts: UK Snap Election

25th April 2017
Last week UK PM Theresa May announced a snap general election set for June 2017, to "guarantee certainty and security.” Since 2011, parliamentary terms state calls to election every five years and, even before this, elections were commonly only called by prime ministers every four or so years. This announcement came on the back of […]
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Google and Advertisers Reach $22.5 Million Class Action Settlement Over AdWords

25th April 2017
Google Inc. and a proposed class of AdWords advertisers, represented by the law firm of Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP, recently announced that they have reached a proposed $22.5 million settlement of claims related to Google's placement of their ads on parked domains and error pages. Plaintiffs alleged that from July 11th 2004 through March […]
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Governor Introduces Proposed Commercial Activity Tax

25th April 2017
On April 17th 2017, seven days into the 2017 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session and two days prior to the deadline for filing bills, Governor John Bel Edwards filed his key piece of legislation, the Commercial Activity Tax (CAT), as House Bill 628 (HB 628) by Representative Sam Jones. A copy of the bill can be […]
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Concerns Arise About Legal Marijuana & Driving, Further Education Needed

24th April 2017
With the recent tabling of federal legislation Canada continues its march towards the legalization of marijuana. A new State Farm Canada survey released last week found a number of emerging trends which reveal Canadians' perceptions about marijuana use, its safety, and driving while under the influence are evolving. Generally, the path toward legalization seems to […]
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Legal Sector Leads the Way in Prep for GDPR, Despite Brexit

24th April 2017
The legal sector has been praised for leading the way on preparations for the EU General Data Protection Regulation – after a survey revealed other industries are mistakenly ditching reforms because of Brexit. The regulation, which has been years in the pipeline, is designed to harmonise data protection regulation across Europe and provide citizens with […]
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‘Invisible’ FS Boards Must Do More to Engage with Employees and Show Transparency

24th April 2017
New research has revealed a widespread lack of visibility and awareness of board members amongst Financial Services (FS) employees, with 30% of respondents unable to name a single member of the board at the firm they work for, and more than one quarter saying their board was either barely visible (19%) or not visible at […]
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The Apprenticeship Legacy: How it Can Benefit Your Business

21st April 2017
After months of anticipation, the Apprenticeship Levy has arrived, and is in effect as of 6th April 2017. Here Richard Marsh, Apprenticeship Partner Director from Kaplan, an Apprenticeship Training Provider talks to Lawyer Monthly about the benefits of the coming apprenticeship legacy in the country, and the social changes it will set in motion. Historical […]
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Is the Snooper’s Charter Going to Invade Your Privacy?

21st April 2017
Research has shown that more than three quarters of people in the UK are unaware that the recent Investigatory Powers Act has been passed, despite the effects it may have on their human rights. The survey, conducted by serious and corporate crime defence specialists, Rahman Ravelli, also revealed that there was a lack of awareness […]
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