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Equal Pay Claim For Same Job - Is it illegal in the UK? This week more than 3,500 current and former workers at leading high street retailer Next have won the final stage of a six-year legal battle for equal pay. Next could now face costs in excess of £30m+ with thousands of pounds payable […]
Thanks to rapid advances in technology, the entire scenario within the legal landscape is changing fast. Fast forward to 2024, and legal tech integration would be the lifeblood of any law firm or legal department if it wishes to stay within the competitive fray. Innovations such as AI-driven tools for research to blockchain-enabled contracts are […]
Social Media and the Legal System: A Double-Edged Sword In the digital age, social media has become an omnipresent force, influencing nearly every aspect of daily life, including the legal system. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok offer a public forum for discussion, information dissemination, and even evidence gathering. However, the intersection of social […]
Christopher Morvillo - Confirmed Dead - The Italian coastguard has confirmed the identification of five individuals whose bodies were recovered following the sinking of a superyacht. Among the deceased is British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch. Additionally, the identities of Jonathan Bloomer, his spouse Judith Bloomer, attorney Christopher Morvillo, and his wife Neda Morvillo have also been […]
New York based Clifford Chance Partner Christopher J Morvillo is one of the few individuals reported missing following the sinking of a luxury yacht during a storm near Sicily. The vessel, known as the Bayesian, was carrying a total of 22 individuals, comprising 12 passengers and 10 crew members at the time of the incident. […]
Kirkland & Ellis advised Thoma Bravo and TRADER Corporation, operator of Canada's leading online automotive marketplaces, on the sale of TRADER Corporation to AutoScout24, the leading pan-European online automotive marketplace. In conjunction with this acquisition, funds affiliated with existing majority shareholder Hellman & Friedman will make a meaningful incremental equity investment in AutoScout24. The transaction […]
The Walt Disney Company has consented to allow a court to adjudicate a wrongful death lawsuit filed by a widower in Florida, after previously contending that the matter should be resolved through arbitration due to the man's enrollment in a trial of the Disney+ streaming service in 2019. The lawsuit was initiated by the husband […]
Who holds the title of the wealthiest lawyer globally? The legal profession is among the highest-paying careers. Nevertheless, certain attorneys have accumulated wealth that is beyond the imagination of the average person. Lawyer Monthly explores some of the top richest lawyers in the world and the means by which they have generated their substantial fortunes. […]
Euston Ventures is an investment company focusing on acquiring specialty manufacturing, engineering and technical service businesses in the UK. They were supported in this acquisition by Shawbrook Bank with whom they have a pre-existing partnership with making them the best option for a financial partner. This was a seven-figure acquisition of Silex. Silex offer […]
A Legal Battle Over Advertising Revenue The Lawsuit This week, Elon Musk is back in the headlines for a bold legal move against multiple major corporations. Since acquiring the social media platform now called X in 2022, the platform’s advertising revenue plummeted by over 50% within the first year. Elon Musk is accusing these […]
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