Once a month, Scott Haley, Family Practice Manager at One Pump Court brings Lawyer Monthly Wednesday Wisdom, and this week he delves into the familiar expression of being ‘called to the bar’. Being called to the bar has nothing to do with drinking alcoholic beverages, nor that old party classic, the Limbo dance. In fact, […]
IP law firms are part of an ever-changing landscape, with new legislation and regulation constantly challenging the IP industry. In a new whitepaper, ‘Adapt. Evolve. Thrive’ from CPA Global, IP Law firms are encouraged to embrace innovation and technology for more efficient operations and enhanced client collaboration. What practical steps can IP law firms take […]
It has been revealed that Equifax, one of the three major consumer credit reporting agencies in the United States, has suffered a data breach where hackers had access to names, email addresses, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers and other sensitive information concerning 143 million of its customers. So where did it go wrong? Below are a […]
With litigation costs higher than ever before, it has never been more important for lawyers to ensure claims are supported in the best manner possible when considering bringing proceedings or seeking settlement. Here Gavin Cunningham, forensic accounting partner at Menzies LLP, delves into the importance of forensic accounting and the impact a proper assessment can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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