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Your Overflowing Rubbish Bin Could Land You a £20,000 Fine and Criminal Conviction

4th September 2017
According to reports, councils in the UK have threatened to sanction those who overload their refuse bins or leave them out too early, under anti-social behaviour laws. Sanctions for household families are said to be up to £2,500 fines and even criminal convictions. Fines for businesses, even small shops, can be up to £20,000. Suspects […]
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The Latest on Gambling Law & Money Laundering

1st September 2017
With the introduction of 4MLD, particular implications apply to the gambling and gaming sectors. Here Andrew Tait, Partner at Gordon Dadds, discusses these considerations with Lawyer Monthly, delving into the top priorities for gambling institutions in remaining compliant. The new MLRs which replace the previous 2007 regulations came into force on 26th June 2017, transposing […]
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#WednesdayWisdom: Why Do Barristers Wear Gowns and Why Are They Black?

30th August 2017
Once a month, Scott Haley, Family Practice Manager at One Pump Court brings Lawyer Monthly Wednesday Wisdom, and this time round he sheds light on the classic black robes barristers boast in their daily work. Every parent knows the joy of spending the summer holidays with their children - and then having to kit them […]
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Your Thoughts: UK Ireland Brexit Border

22nd August 2017
Last week the UK government stated it did not want to establish any border posts between the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, creating a manned EU – UK border. The UK’s new position paper on Brexit has suggested a ‘new customs partnership’ or a ‘highly streamlined customs arrangement.’ Critics involved in the Brexit proposals […]
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How Would the US Alt-Right Rally Sacking Pan Out in the UK?

17th August 2017
Following the far-right and anti-fascist protests in the US this week, Angharad Aspinall, employment lawyer at Cardiff and London based law firm, Capital Law, comments for Lawyer Monthly. Over the weekend, many will have seen the news of violent clashes in the US in which far right and anti-fascist marches ended in one death and […]
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Tiger Woods' on Drugs, Watch the Full Dashcam

15th August 2017
Following his arrest for DUI in May, Tiger Woods has been found to have had a whole mix of drugs in his system, with traces of marijuana, anti-anxiety medication, painkillers, and sleeping pills found. Arrested in Florida by the authorities on May 29th 2017, according to ESPN, the star golfer's toxicology report showed Vicodin, Dilaudid, Xanax, […]
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What is Litigation and How Does it Work? 5 Quick Tips

14th August 2017
As part of our features aimed at law students and newly graduates, those looking for work in the legal sphere, and those simply interested in the colours of the law world, whether you’re part of a firm or looking to join a new one, litigation may not be all that familiar. Here Andrea Hall, Founder […]
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Is the Solicitors Qualifying Examination Necessary?

10th August 2017
The way you qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales is changing radically. Here Emma Jones, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at the Open University talks Lawyer Monthly through how it could affect you. What is the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)? The SQE is the proposed replacement to the […]
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Expert Commentary on Abramovich Divorce

8th August 2017
According to reports, the forthcoming split between Roman Abramovich, billionaire Russian tycoon and owner of Chelsea FC, and his wife Dasha Zhukova could be one of the biggest divorce cases ever in London. Below are some comments Lawyer Monthly has heard from legal experts on the divorce. Richard Kershaw, Partner in the Family department at […]
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Google Staff Claim Gender Pay Gap ‘Down to Biology, Not Sexism’

8th August 2017
A male software engineer at Google has sparked quite a row from within the corporation. He allegedly sent an internal memo clarifying that gender pay gaps are not to be assumed as sexism. He has reportedly now been fired by Google for breaking the Code if Conduct. According to the Sun, he blames biological differences […]
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