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Assisted Suicide Law Vs Human Rights

17th October 2017
In a recent court case, Noel Conway, who suffers from terminal motor neurone disease, appealed against a previous court decision to reject his right to assisted suicide. Conway argues that the Suicide Act 1961 is in conflict with Article 8 of the Human Rights Act of 1998. Below, Gemma Lindfield, Barrister at 5 St Andrew's […]
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More Opportunities or More Problems? European Trademark Reforms Now Apply

13th October 2017
With the introduction of new EU trademark regulations which came into force on 1st October, Rose Smalley, Amy Galloway and Patrick Cantrill at law firm Bond Dickinson, discuss everything you need to know on the new rules, including all the challenges and opportunities they present for your business. Despite claims that further European trade mark […]
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Is My Employer Legally Allowed to Monitor My Private Messages?

12th October 2017
Below, Claire Brook, an Employment Law Partner at Aaron & Partners LLP, talks to Lawyer Monthly about the recent case of Bogdan Mihai Barbulescu, and delves into the legal bindings of monitoring private messages in the workplace. In 2016, the Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled that a Romanian employer did […]
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6 Things the Government Should Focus Immigration Policy on

29th September 2017
This week, a leading Russian expert on countering terrorism, Joseph Linder said that following the attack on London Bridge, Britain should extradite thousands of people. With the upcoming general election, this is a sensitive matter to approach the public with. According to The Sun, he said: “The political leadership of England must take radical measures. […]
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Time Is Running Out for the SFO Director

29th September 2017
Regularly writing on news surrounding the Serious Fraud Office, here Dominic Carman analyses the success of David Green QC's tenure at the SFO, pointing towards Green’s key moves, role and the poisoned chalice that is the job of being SFO Director. In one of his more astute observations, Enoch Powell suggested that all political careers […]
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How Do Divorces Work Nowadays?

28th September 2017
Janine Hutson, Associate Solicitor in the divorce and family law team at Harrison Drury, here explores the latest trends in divorce law and what these could mean for the legal profession. Calls for a no-fault divorce Current English and Welsh law states you must prove that the grounds for divorce fit into one of five […]
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#WednesdayWisdom: Why Are Barristers ‘Called To The Bar’?

27th September 2017
Once a month, Scott Haley, Family Practice Manager at One Pump Court brings Lawyer Monthly Wednesday Wisdom, and this week he delves into the familiar expression of being ‘called to the bar’. Being called to the bar has nothing to do with drinking alcoholic beverages, nor that old party classic, the Limbo dance. In fact, […]
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5 Ways IP Law Firms Can Adapt, Evolve and Thrive in 2017

15th September 2017
IP law firms are part of an ever-changing landscape, with new legislation and regulation constantly challenging the IP industry. In a new whitepaper, ‘Adapt. Evolve. Thrive’ from CPA Global, IP Law firms are encouraged to embrace innovation and technology for more efficient operations and enhanced client collaboration. What practical steps can IP law firms take […]
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Where Did Equifax Go Wrong?

12th September 2017
It has been revealed that Equifax, one of the three major consumer credit reporting agencies in the United States, has suffered a data breach where hackers had access to names, email addresses, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers and other sensitive information concerning 143 million of its customers. So where did it go wrong? Below are a […]
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How Much Money Are Your Legal Claims Losing Out On?

8th September 2017
With litigation costs higher than ever before, it has never been more important for lawyers to ensure claims are supported in the best manner possible when considering bringing proceedings or seeking settlement. Here Gavin Cunningham, forensic accounting partner at Menzies LLP, delves into the importance of forensic accounting and the impact a proper assessment can […]
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