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The Rise of Drug Driving: Understanding the Legal Consequences

6th October 2020
With drug driving on its way to becoming as common an offence as drunk driving, there is a heightened need for lawyers to understand the legal complexities that surround it.
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Jalla v Shell: What Does It Mean for Representative Actions?

5th October 2020
The outcome of August's 'Jalla v Shell' has set a precedent that could have significant consequences for coming representative actions.
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One Year on From the Greater Manchester NHS Data Breach: What We Know

2nd October 2020
Affecting more than 2,000 patients, the Greater Manchester NHS data breach was one of the most significant security lapses of 2019.
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Mediation: Do I Have to Agree?

1st October 2020
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, mediation remains a popular form of dispute resolution. But if you are asked to participate, are you able to refuse?
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Her Impact on Law

25th September 2020
A look back at the career of Justice Ginsburg and the many ways in which she shaped the legal landscape of America.
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EU Whistleblower Protection Directive Versus Loi Sapin II

16th September 2020
The European Union recently took a significant step when it adopted a new directive to strengthen whistleblower protection across the EU.
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Five Years On From the 56 Dean Street Data Breach – What Have We Learnt?

14th September 2020
The 2015 incident was a landmark data breach, yet companies still fail to adequately protect the data of their customers,
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The Importance of a Prenuptial Agreement for Business Owners

10th September 2020
Despite the stigma it sometimes carries, drafting a prenuptial agreement can be a wise choice for business owners.
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Don't Always Trust the Guidance

9th September 2020
It is reassuring to find technical guidance that appears to confirm we can do something without incurring any adverse consequences such as tax charges. Guidance doesn't necessarily reflect the law, however, and whilst we would expect organisations such as HM Revenue & Customs and the Pensions Regulator to get it right most of the time, their guidance isn't necessarily infallible.
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COVID-19 Loans, a Lack of Publicity and the Chance of Fraud

8th September 2020
Many organisations in the UK have been kept afloat by COVID-19 loans, but a lack of transparency in the scheme may have left it too open to fraudulent claims.
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