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Prior to the pandemic, there was a trend towards more home care for the elderly. “It is expected that this trend will continue considering how nursing homes and assisted living facilities have been required to restrict visitation during the pandemic”, explains Annemarie Schreiber, an Elder Law Attorney in New Jersey. “This will impact the advice […]
The tiny diamond island in South Asia, Sri Lanka is a hidden gem for avid travellers. With remote endless beaches, indulgent tea, exhilarating food and wildlife you only usually catch on documentaries, Sri Lanka offers an eclectic range for explorers wanting to try a little bit of everything. The island has eight UNESCO World Heritage […]
What is a trade secret? Generally, a trade secret is information used in a company’s business that: (1) derives independent economic value from not being generally known or readily accessible by competitors; and (2) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy. Trade secrets were traditionally covered by […]
Has the pandemic and remote working caused the legal sector's diversity and inclusion agendas to be pushed to the back, hindering progress previously made?
It is hard to be excited when walks and takeaway coffee are the only treats left on our ‘free time’ agenda. But as ambitious professionals, we strive to progress in our careers and find joy in our personal lives. So, what’s the secret? To do well, we have to feel good in ourselves. This results […]
Sarah Deacon, Area Manager for Wesleyan Financial Services (WFS) who specialises in providing financial advice to lawyers, explains the top three things to consider when you’re planning to remortgage your home.
With LGBTQ+ History Month coming to an end, we not just look back but also forwards to the challenges to legal LGBTQ+ Rights in 2021 and throughout the pandemic.
In some cases, a prompt restructuring of the company's obligations is imperative for its survival. In order to minimise risks, delay and expense, and emerge from chapter 11 as quickly as feasible and in a manner that will facilitate the debtor's ability to move forward on a viable basis, the use of a support agreement […]
‘Rich crooks net vast legal aid sums’. Although this headline sounds distinctly tabloid, this is a BBC News story from November 2012 which still appears online. More than eight years later, the Law Commission seems set to try and remedy the position that led to this BBC report by changing the rules for legal aid […]
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