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She is eager to see cooperation between countries, particularly the US. During her speech at the Royal United Services Institute in London on 3 April 2019 she stated, “we need to cooperate more effectively across jurisdictions”. Other areas that the Director has said could impact on the swiftness of investigations is utilising technology and encouraging […]
In the first part of her series, she touches on the importance of networking as a skill, and why all lawyers should work on it and refrain from relying on AI when it comes to human connections. Very few professional development concepts are as divisive as the subject of networking. Most of the lawyers – […]
What are the major differences between state and federal cases and how do you handle these cases differently? I will start with state court cases. State court cases can sometimes be more work. In Florida, you can take depositions where the state lists witnesses which are categorised as A witnesses, B witnesses or C witnesses. […]
“People’s personal data is just that – personal. When an organisation fails to protect it from loss, damage or theft it is more than an inconvenience. That’s why the law is clear – when you are entrusted with personal data you must look after it. Those that don’t will face scrutiny from my office to […]
Michael, you manage your own firm, what is the most challenging part and the best part of managing your own firm? I think the most difficult part is wearing so many hats as manager. You are constantly dividing your time between working on cases, managerial duties and supervision. But it is very rewarding too. You […]
If a company believes their IP has been breached, what are the legal options available in Austria? If the breach comes from outside of the EU, how can this be dealt with? The best way to act upon a situation like this is to seek help from your lawyer ASAP! Austria has an established legal […]
What are common complexities in US immigration law? What is the best way around such complexities? With the advent of a more conservative administration pertaining to immigration and customs enforcement, not to mention the clamping down on de novo immigration petitions for both work and family, as well as asylum, the greatest challenge nowadays is […]
Lexial has been the leading law firm in the field of business and corporate immigration in Belgium and in France since 2007. Who are your clients? Most of them are investors, starters and executives from the Middle East, Russia and China. But more and more, Belgium and mainly France, have become attractive for nationals from […]
August 12, 2019 was a historic day for employees throughout New York State. On that day, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a number of reforms to the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”) that makes it one of the most protective for employees. The reforms, inter alia, lower the threshold for hostile work […]
How can intellectual property be protected and developed? In terms of the main legal mechanisms applicable in the Czech Republic, works are copyright-protected immediately upon their creation and do not have to be registered for this copyright to take effect. A different procedure applies to industrial property rights (such as trademarks, patents, utility models and […]
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