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Lawyer Monthly February 2017 Edition Editor's Picks

23rd March 2017
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Here’s How the Anti-Establishment Movement is Impacting the Law Firms You Rely On

22nd March 2017
“Big isn’t necessarily beautiful – in fact things can get quite ugly.” Michael Siebold is chair of elite global legal network Interlaw, and here Lawyer Monthly benefits from his expert opinion on the impact of social and political anti-establishment shifts on the structure and effectiveness of the legal sector. 2016 was undoubtedly a year of […]
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How Are We Tackling Sexualised Content on Social Media?

20th March 2017
From overly nude content to sexualised images of children, social media platforms such as Facebook are being heavily criticised for not doing enough to tackle the stream of unwanted content, and moderate the sharing of particular groups and the images therein. According to the BBC, Chairman of the Commons media committee, Damian Collins said he […]
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Lawyer Monthly Online Editor’s Picks March 2017

16th March 2017
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Here’s Why Financial Settlements Are So Important in a Divorce

15th March 2017
Jacquie Birkett, a divorce solicitor and former chartered accountant, who is head of Family Law at Lancashire based law firm, Barber & Co Solicitors, has spoken out about why getting a financial settlement at the same time as divorce is so important, and here below, answers several questions on the matter. Couples who opt for […]
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Has the Government Lost the Plot When It Comes to Civil Justice?

15th March 2017
With all the latest changes to compensation and claim limits in the UK, Lawyer Monthly here benefits from an analysis by Amanda Cunliffe, Founder and Chief Officer for Legal Practice at Amanda Cunliffe Solicitors, on the Government’s far-reaching reform to personal injury law. It’s been a bruising few weeks for the world of personal injury […]
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Your Thoughts: Should Legislation Change in Order to Make Cyberbullying Illegal?

28th February 2017
Technology has rapidly progressed over the years and now variety technological advancements are pinnacle to daily routines and communication. Where there are many positives aligned with these developments, there are also a selection of negative outcomes, one of those outcomes being online abuse. The previous year saw many reports into cyberbullying, videoed attacks and online […]
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How can IP help businesses expand opportunities via international trade?

28th February 2017
Not obtaining the right level of protection for your unique business can lead companies into a bundle of mess; trademarks and copyrights are implemented to ensure this is avoided, but what happens when your company wants to expand internationally? Will your registered IP be recognised in overseas markets? Lorna Brazell, Partner in the Intellectual Property […]
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Robots and AI: Giving Robots 'Personhood' Status’

27th February 2017
Recent advancements in technology have been significant and brought a wealth of benefits to society. Leading the way in innovative developments is artificial intelligence (AI), which is rapidly becoming embedded in day-to-day lives – take Siri and Cortana who live in our back pockets, assisting with directions, restaurant choices and shopping.  Whilst innovation continues to […]
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