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How to Work Around the Complexities of German Insurance

28th September 2018
The field of insurance in Germany is subject to constant change. An example, explained by Jens Rodel: “The targeted rates of return have markedly decreased, something mainly caused by the financial crisis. This becomes more and more of a problem, especially for the assurance companies, because partially contractually agreed to guarantee-interest rates can no longer […]
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Preparing a Living Will: The Top Things You Need to Consider

28th September 2018
Martin Beames, Solicitor and Partner at ODT Solicitors, stresses the importance of preparing a living will. He says: “My advice would always be to seek professional legal help with drafting something as important as an advance decision. It is your decision, very personal to you. Don’t take a chance and try to draft it yourself. […]
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Insurance Recovery: What Should You Look for?

28th September 2018
As insurance lawyers sitting at the heart of the London Insurance Market which itself is at the heart of the global specialist insurance market, life is never dull for the EC3 Legal Coverage team. They get stuck in to really interesting insurance programme review work and (re)insurance claims all over the world. Paul Wordley, Head […]
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Spoonful of Knowledge into Weetabix: An Insight into their Legal Team

28th September 2018
As we are often told, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The right fuel will keep you going so it seems, but what about the team working hard to provide you your favourite first meal of the day? To be the centre of the UK’s number 1 healthy breakfast cereal is no […]
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Have GCs Rightly Prepared Global Businesses for GDPR?

28th September 2018
The way global companies handle data changed dramatically on 25 May 2018, when the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force. Designed to address concerns over the security and use of personal data, GDPR applies to data processing activities regarding personal data within Europe as well as data transfers within the […]
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Disability in the Workplace: What Are Your Rights?

28th September 2018
Lawyer Monthly got back in touch with the team at Phillips & Associates, and this month we speak with Gregory W. Kirschenbaum who is an experienced litigator who advocates zealously on behalf of his clients’ civil rights in their places of employment. He touches on disability discrimination and what rights employees have in New York […]
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When Law Meets Devil Wears Prada

31st August 2018
Lawyer Monthly have the privilege to partner up with Jennifer Ison, an ex-lawyer turned fashion entrepreneur, who will for our future editions give lawyers and corporate professionals tips and guides to looking the best for their meetings and all-important clients. This month, she shares her unique story and some of her staple pieces for petite […]
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Offshore Vs Onshore: What Is the Difference?

31st August 2018
With Lee and Li currently being the largest law firm in Taiwan, Lawyer Monthly speak with the Partner of the firm’s Banking and Capital Department, Grace Wang. With Grace and her team ensuring each of their clients are well looked after, their best efforts often provide the best legal services. She speaks below on the […]
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Achieving Better Wellbeing: Should Law Firms Take Better Care of Their Lawyers?

31st August 2018
The legal profession is often tagged along with stress, late nights and worrying, which easily impacts your performance at work. How can our lawyers take better care of themselves? Without a doubt exercise is the often the first go-to cure. There are reaps of benefits which extend further out from being more fit and healthy; […]
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How Has Trump’s Changes in Trade Impacted the US so far?

31st August 2018
We decided to catch up with Selwyn Whitehead, after her engaging article on if bankruptcy is truly the end for businesses. This month, she touches on America’s history with tax, why tariffs were first implemented and how tariffs today will impact her country’s future. Tariffs and trade: how has this affected (US) businesses so far? […]
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