Privacy Policies, whether a small or large firm can often play a crucial role in retaining customers, but when your privacy policy doesn’t meet the standard required by its platform, sector or market, for example on an app store, then you may be in for losing a lot more business. Here Cleland Thom, principal of […]
At the heart of the Queen’s speech today were an array of proposed bills that prepare the UK for a smooth exit from the European Union. Of 27 bills, eight pertain directly to Brexit and its implications for key sectors. There are bills to convert EU laws to UK laws and some measures on immigration, […]
After a five-year investigation, the SFO announced that it has charged Barclays PLC and four former executives with conspiracy to commit fraud and the provision of unlawful financial assistance. The SFO charges relate to the bank's fundraising at the height of 2008's financial crisis; when it entered into funding arrangements with Qatar. Former chief executive […]
The SFO has charged Barclays, its former CEO and three other former top executives with fraud pertaining to the funding of billions of pounds from Qatar during the 2008 financial crisis. The bank’s shares fell 0.5% on the news. There have not been any other charges or investigations in regard to the financial crisis, but […]
A total £75,000 offer to settle has been rejected in an ongoing 14-month dispute between Southern Rail and its drivers. This means disruption to the public rail service may continue indefinitely. Around 1,000 drivers were offered an equivalent of 23.8% increase to their salaries over four years, but an agreement could not be met. A […]
The University of east Anglia accidentally sent an email to hundreds of people with highly sensitive information pertaining to over 40 students there, who were suffering from extenuating circumstances. The types of circumstances extensions were given for include suicidal thoughts, sexual assault, bereavements and family illness. There were also some with anxiety, depression and more […]
Following last week’s tragedy at Grenfell tower, what many are calling London’s 9/11, several discussions have emerged regarding the liability of the disaster, litigation that may ensue, and what further action might be taken to incriminate wrongdoing and prevent further similar events. Fire safety in particular will be hugely discussed form now on, and alongside […]
The European Council and European parliament recently gave their approval to a new EU Shareholder Rights Directive (SRD II) which will have a significant impact on rights and responsibilities of investors in the European market. This Directive will likely result in significant changes to shortcomings in corporate governance and will encourage long term and active […]
Efficiency is vital when working on multiple legal cases, and the last thing you need when you’re busy is to be slowed down by your computer. For young professionals just entering the industry, you’ll be wanting to get a head start and get stuck in with casework, however if you’re being hindered by your computer, […]
Not that long ago, if you’d said that people or businesses could raise money by asking some strangers on the internet you would likely have been met with incredulous looks. Yet crowdfunding is a massive area of growth and alternative forms of finance are threatening traditional banking in ways that one once would have thought […]
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