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May the Force Majeure Be With You...

29th January 2021
You’d be forgiven for assuming a global pandemic counts as a force majeure, but this isn’t necessarily the case: not a single reported case law or English law authority exists on the operation of force majeure clauses in the context of epidemics or pandemics. Not that a well-drafted force majeure clause can’t be relied upon, […]
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Disability Discrimination: How Difficult Is It To Be Disabled at Work?

29th January 2021
Disabled employees often find themselves in positions where they are not properly accommodated or too afraid to request an accommodation given the stigma involved.  While the law aims to protect employees against disability discrimination, the law often falls short on the current realities that disabled employees face.   To start, far too often are employees […]
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Why Lawyers Should Pick Up More Crime Thriller Novels

29th January 2021
Robert Rotenberg’s career and upbringing have been centred around his love for writing. He grew up in a family of passionate readers and storytellers and - after a detour to law school and becoming a magazine editor, a film executive and a radio producer - he opened his own criminal law practice. But Robert still […]
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The Legality behind Making a Memorable, Lasting Video Game

29th January 2021
With online gaming and the development of technology allowing people of all ages to play games on a device as handy as a smartphone, the role of advertising, privacy and IP has changed dramatically over the years. Below, David shares some aspects game developers need to be aware of in order to ensure their years […]
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The Man Who Rescues Governments and Businesses from Catastrophe

29th January 2021
Romain talks to us about how governments and businesses can be rescued from the turmoil the current COVID pandemic has caused. In reflection, we look back at how different governments around the globe reacted and whether or not a more unified approach towards global governance is needed, and we look at how the economic market […]
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Divorce & Trusts – Will the Pandemic Change Marriage & Family?

8th January 2021
With news stories of surges in divorce enquiries, there can be no doubt that Covid has impacted on married couples and family life. The implications of life in lockdown have been a strain on many households. Families have found themselves forced into situations where they may be working from home together, bringing work pressures to […]
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5 Trends in Family Law for 2021

8th January 2021
International Chaos – Claire Wood, Legal Director, Rayden Solicitors, St Albans A significant change that practitioners will face from 1 January 2021 is the change in family law as a result of the UK leaving the EU. Pre Brexit, the law was “first past the post” so where there was jurisdiction for divorce in more […]
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What Does 2021 Hold for the World of Pensions?

8th January 2021
If the last year has taught us anything, it is that we need to embrace uncertainty, and acknowledge that we don’t know what the future holds.
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Five Trends That Might Emerge for Litigators in Scotland During 2021

8th January 2021
We all know 2020 made an impact – and as we look at the year ahead, there are a few repercussions of the incredible strain placed on businesses that are likely to come into the limelight as a result. While there are some global trends in litigation – like litigation funding and class actions - […]
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Can My Employer Make Me Get a Vaccine?

10th December 2020
Given the serious risk posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, how far does an employer’s authority extend over their employees’ health?
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