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NHS Contact-Tracing App Could Break Privacy Law, Government Warned

7th May 2020
An influential parliamentary committee has stated that the app, currently in its trial stage, has raised “serious concerns”.
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Milberg to Pursue Mercedes Benz Emission Claims

7th May 2020
Daimler has issued recalls and paid an €870 million fine for allegedly selling diesel vehicles with software, or “defeat devices,” that made their engines appear cleaner than they were. They will now face UK group legal action similar to the Volkswagen Dieselgate class lawsuit. In 2018, Daimler issued a recall of 774,000 vehicles, including diesel […]
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Legal Industry Sees Job Vacancies Plummet by 74.9% 

5th May 2020
New job market data has revealed a startling drop in vacancies in the legal sector during the month of April.
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How to Get Through Complex Divorce Cases

5th May 2020
A guide to help parties in complex divorce cases to steady themselves and appoint the right legal representation for their needs.
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US Supreme Court Delivers Arguments via Livestream

4th May 2020
In a historic first brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court justices made their oral arguments remotely.
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EU-Mexico Trade Agreement Finalised

30th April 2020
The new deal has significant implications for customs agreements and international commitment to climate change measures.
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Class Action Filed Against Amazon in California

23rd April 2020
Amazon and its third-party sellers have been accused of violating a Californian law for price gouging as the cost of some essential items reportedly increased by at least 500%. Lawyers at Hagens Berman filed a proposed class action stating that Amazon had violated the law that bars price increases of more than 10% during declared […]
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Baker McKenzie Announces Staff Pay Cut

16th April 2020
In a statement shared with Law360, Baker McKenzie announced that their lawyers, mainly high-paid staff, will be impacted by a pay-cut. Those affected will be lawyers who earn more than USD 100,000, including nonequity partners, timekeepers and business professionals.  US attorneys will see a 15% pay cut, whereas Canadian attorneys will see a 10% cut. […]
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Clio Donates $1 Million to Help Law Firms Endure COVID-19

24th March 2020
The legal software provider has offered financial aid to law firms impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, with a focus on enabling them to work remotely.
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How the Senior Managers and Certification Regime Improves Accountability

19th March 2020
The aim of the FCA's new regulatory framework is to improve compliance and accountability throughout the financial sector.
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