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Expert Legal Commentary on Grenfell Tower Tragedy

19th June 2017
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 […]
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Everything You Need to Know on the New European Shareholder Rights Directive

16th June 2017
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 […]
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7 Ways Lawyers Can Keep Their Pcs Healthy & Avoid Regular Spends

16th June 2017
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, […]
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Could Crowdfunding Legal Services Democratise Justice?

14th June 2017
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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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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