When the federal, state or local government, or any agency possessing the power of eminent domain such as the Massachusetts Highway Department or the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, need a piece of property for a public purpose, it can take the title to that property from the owner by law of eminent domain. To better […]
But, whilst there is strong recognition within the sector on the importance of embracing lawtech, research has shown that adoption is particularly difficult for law firms compared to other industries. Olive Communications recently commissioned an independent UK study on 1000 consumers and 500 law firms and found that one in three (34%) clients would like […]
As is often the case and due to the unique nature of the mid-market, it [the M&A market] behaves differently than publicly traded bonds, currency or stock markets. Sentiment is very important and public markets are sometimes critical influencers. However, most of the transactions in this market are private, cover a very broad range of […]
Those outside the industry may truly believe so, but those who work in the legal sphere, where they may sometimes wake up thinking they can tackle the world and all its evil, are just like the rest of us; so why do the regulatory organisations, such as the SRA, give lawyers such a hard time? […]
From constantly assessing whether you are adapting to the ever changing world, we speak to Ludovic Doutreleau about how matters regarding obtaining suitable funding, restructuring your company and keeping trademarks, are also pinnacle to ensuring your business is the best it can be. Prior to gaining funding, what ‘boxes’ should businesses tick? Funding is not […]
Accidents are stressful and, without a doubt, that last thing you consider occurring. But accidents happen, and when they do, what is the best way to approach a situation? We speak with attorney Eldridge Suggs IV, who discusses what you should do if you have been involved in an accident.
What are the available routes for companies to be listed in Qatar? Establishing a public shareholding company. This requires five founders at a very minimum and a share capital of at least QAR 40 million which can be in-cash or in-kind shares such as assets or properties owned by the founders which will be […]
Pregnancy and new motherhood are times of great joy and great responsibility. A pregnant woman or new mother is responsible not only for her own physical and financial wellbeing, but for the physical and financial wellbeing of her child. Therefore, when a woman is reprimanded or terminated by her employer for being pregnant or becoming […]
We speak with Konstantin Tahtadjiev, who tells us the differences, the process of applying for such protection, and the advantages they both present. How do you decide if an industrial design registration is needed, or a utility model? Significant number of inventors or creators consider the term “patenting” to be applicable to all intellectual property […]
With the legal industry often being criticized for not adapting to evolving modern practices, Zia speaks about how Pakistan could easily be left behind, and how its younger, inspiring lawyers, are often at a disadvantage, due to solo practices and a lack of integration throughout the country. What challenges did you overcome in order to […]
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