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The Top 5 New and Upcoming Regulatory Changes for SMEs to Look Out For

14th June 2017
When it comes to regulatory law, rules and proposals for new ones, every lawyer, business and often individuals need to keep up to date. Here Clive Rich, lawyer and chairman of online legal service provider LawBite, gives Lawyer Monthly a rundown of the latest important changes every small or medium enterprise needs to keep an […]
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University ‘Sexist’ Dress Code Lawful but Unacceptable

12th June 2017
The Free University of Brussels (ULB) was accused of being sexist after it asked its female students to wear low-cut dresses for graduation day. It was later forced to apologise. An email sent round to all medical students informed that makes could wear suits, but women were told: “From an aesthetic point of view it […]
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Celebrity Photos Leaked: What Are the Internet Experts Saying?

12th June 2017
Next up on the celebrity internet nudity line-up are TV stars from Coronation Street, Sally Lindsay and Catherine Tyldesley, as well as Melanie Sykes, TV and radio presenter. These celebs are feared to have had their iCloud accounts hacked, as photos and videos, including several explicit snaps and clips, have been leaked to X-rated sites. […]
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Trump's Withdrawal from Paris Accord Leaves Businesses in Limbo

12th June 2017
The White House is on fire. Every day – almost every few hours – new scandals are breaking. From investigations about Russian collusion to alleged obstruction of justice, the blaze is white hot. But when it comes to the world of businesses and law, it's not the alleged criminal law bombshells that are causing the […]
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2017 is the Year for Anti-Money Laundering to Triumph in the UK

9th June 2017
With the 4MLD coming into action on 26th June 2017 Aziz Rahman, Senior Partner at corporate fraud solicitors Rahman Ravelli has provided Lawyer Monthly with his comments on how businesses across the UK need to remain vigilant and inform themselves about the risks of a Money Laundering Investigation. Corporate fraud legal firm Rahman Ravelli has advised […]
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‘Britain Should Extradite Thousands of People’ – But is That Even Possible?

8th June 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 today’s 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. But […]
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Lawyer Coach: The Motto That I Live By

8th June 2017
Here below Lawyer Monthly has collated a number of short responses from highly esteemed legal professionals, in answer to the question: What is the mantra or motto you live by in the legal sector? Whether it's a deep seeded life lesson or a matter of professionalism or integrity, we each have something we could say is our […]
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The Latest on Bill Cosby’s Sex Assault Trial

7th June 2017
Known also as America’s Dad, Bill Cosby is on trial in the US for sexual assault, with more than 50 women accusing him. Monday saw the first day of the trial in Norristown, Pennsylvania, US, and Kelly Johnson, the first witness, said she held off for years going public about how Bill allegedly drugged and […]
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What Will the Election Result Mean for Employment Law?

7th June 2017
The snap election is fast-approaching, and many are speculating about the changes to Employment Law that each of the main two parties are committing to. Both have made bold claims with regards to their proposed changes, and should either Labour or Conservative win – each policy could mean that the legislative changes we saw in […]
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RBS Shareholder Dispute is Settled at £200 Million

6th June 2017
After months of negotiation, RBS has finally reached a £200 million settlement with investors, who say they were originally duped into providing £12 billion during the financial crisis. The share offer accepted by the RBS Shareholders Action Group concluded at 82p, compared with the 200-230p price that investors paid in 2008, when RBS mis-sold its […]
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