What compliance risks are SMEs exposed to? It is a misconception that small to medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”) do not face the same compliance risks as larger enterprises. In reality, the risks are quite similar. The differences between the risks faced by a large enterprise and an SME are: (1) the scale of the risk; and […]
With commitment and compassion, Dubin has time and time again won challenging cases for his clients and did what most deemed impossible. Once quoted saying that ‘It’s particularly emotional when you’re fighting for the death of a child or a parent, or a permanent disability. I take all my cases very personally; I feel my […]
He has been prosecuting and handling complex commercial and cyber-tech claims for over 35 years, delving right into complicated cases with often internationally renowned corporations, including Playboy, Coca-Cola, CBS Networking, WWE and Turner Broadcasting. Mr Budd is known for advocating a counter-intuitive approach, while remaining solidly grounded in well-established legal principles and is well-known for […]
It is a little bit tough to know where to begin with this. A lot has happened this year in the capricious legal realm. From alterations in abortion laws to new tax reforms, all the way through to drone laws and, dare I say it, Brexit, a lot has changed this year (aside from the […]
What is the most interesting you case you ever tried? Although most of my career has been spent working on intellectual property cases, I started my career in the United States Army Judge Advocate Generals Corp. Over the course of four years I tried 20 felony level cases. The most interesting case was United States […]
What should be the first call of action for businesses, especially start-ups, when they have a discrimination case against them? Seek advice. Discrimination cases can be complex, time consuming, expensive and reputationally damaging. Obtaining initial advice at the very start will make a big difference to the end result. How would you advise businesses to […]
What is corruption? ‘Secrecy’ is a key element in defining corruption. If someone receives a bribe or award, and does not disclose this, they may be liable to corruption charges. The intention of the person will then need to be examined in order to determine whether the behaviour was truly corrupt. What is the link […]
An innovative and increasingly desired tool, smart working allows companies to save money and allows employees to meet a better work-life balance. However, the path to an agile conception of work seems far from plain, because the legislation is not always completely clear. What is ‘smart working’? Smart working is a mode of execution […]
What is TUPE? TUPE regulations in Italy include both a unions’ information procedure - which must be triggered in advance by both the transferor and the transferee at least 25 days before the transfer agreement or any binding agreement between the transferor and the transferee is executed (this, upon the unions’ written request hereof, may […]
They are also critical in litigation associated with cases that especially involve hazardous chemicals, toxic exposure, chemical burns, fires, explosions, cosmetics and many other types of consumer and industrial products and processes. In this month’s exclusive Expert Witness feature, we are privileged to have an article by Meyer Rosen, a Nationally Certified consulting chemist/chemical engineer, […]
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