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Taylor Swift’s US Court Win Would Have Been a Criminal Sentence in the UK

15th August 2017
Following a groping incident four years ago, an eight-member jury has sided with Taylor Swift in a countersuit against radio DJ David Mueller. World popstar Taylor Swift accused the now fired radio presenter of groping her during a meet and greet at the Pepsi Center in 2013. The jury, made of six women and two […]
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Your First Criminal Law Case: The Top 5 Considerations

9th August 2017
You may have just started your new law job at a criminal law firm, or made the long-awaited transfer to the career path of your dreams, in criminal defence. Your first case is coming up and you need some expert advice. Robert Conway, Director, Criminal Defence lawyer at Vardags has a mass of experience and […]
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Has Usain Bolted the Gates on His Brand?

9th August 2017
Following this week’s events at the World Championships, where we saw Usain Bolt’s career finale in a loss to US athlete Justin Gatlin, Sharon Daboul, Senior Associate at EIP, discusses with Lawyer Monthly the future of Usain Bolt’s long-lasting brand and trademark(s). As Usain Bolt prepares to end his glittering career in athletics, it seems […]
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Your Thoughts: Can Trump Ban Transgender from the US Military?

8th August 2017
Provoking the US LGBT community, President Trump recently announced that transgender people would no longer be permitted to serve in the country’s military. This leaves just 18 more nations around the world that do not discriminate against people entering the military based on gender identity. Of course the announcement was made via twitter, Trump’s go […]
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Your Thoughts: Pension Age Increase

25th July 2017
Last week we heard news that the government is increasing the UK state pension age from 67 to 68 seven years ahead of the original schedule, to now be implemented in 2037. This means that six million more men and women currently between the ages of 39 and 47 will have to wait a year […]
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Starting My Own Firm, How Hard Can It Be?

20th July 2017
So you’ve got to the point where you’re thinking of starting your own law firm, or something to at least get you out of the office. Can starting your own company really be that difficult? Where do you start? Below Andrea Hall, Founder and Principle of US based The Hall Law Office, LLC, discusses with […]
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Your Thoughts: The Taylor Review, Good or Bad for Workers?

18th July 2017
You will likely have heard the news that gig employment in the UK is set for some positive change. The government has introduced a proposal, titled the ‘Taylor Review’, which should allow the UK’s economy to be “fair and decent.” The report, titled ‘Good Work: The Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices’ was published on […]
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