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UK the Most Favourable Jurisdiction for Cryptoassets and Smart Contracts?

12th February 2020
The UK Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT) published its statement on the status of cryptoassets and smart contracts under English law on 18 November 2019.
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3 Top Marketing Trends That Will Dominate the Legal Sector This Year

11th February 2020
Every marketer worth their salt knows that to compete for customer affection and attention, they must produce engaging content that’s SEO-ready and speaks to customers from their perspective.
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Jack’s Law: How Has It Transformed Grieving at Work

6th February 2020
April will welcome a new law for parents who suffer still birth or the death of a child.
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How a New Points-Based Immigration System Would Work Post-Brexit

6th February 2020
Although their election manifesto was policy light, one Conservative pledge stood out: the introduction of ‘a firmer and fairer’ Australian-style points-based system to control immigration.
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Proposed Legislation Changes to Off-Payroll Working (IR35)

29th January 2020
Between Brexit and the general election towards the end of 2019, parliament has been rather preoccupied.
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Nord Stream 2, Merkel & the US’ Sanctions Explained

28th January 2020
Following the news back in December that Angela Merkel criticised US sanctions against Nord Stream 2, Lawyer Monthly hears from an international litigation lawyer on the ins and outs of the sanctions and the political tension therein.
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The Growth in Paralegals: What Opportunities Does This Present to the Legal Services Sector?

27th January 2020
Any individual who operates within the legal services sector will be well aware of the increasing number of paralegals working there. Contrary to popular belief, these aren’t just wannabe solicitors, but many of them are individuals who wish to embark on a paralegal career in its own right. The legal profession should embrace these individuals […]
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What It’s Really Like Working at a Law Firm

23rd January 2020
Suits, Law and Order and the Good Wife portray law as a glamorous, dynamic and glitzy profession, but what is it really like working for a law firm? Is the reality a little less New York City skyscraper and more about the long hours and personal sacrifice required by lawyers?
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Will Hong Kong Remain the Jurisdiction of Choice for Offshore Haven?

22nd January 2020
Hong Kong has traditionally been seen as a tax haven and the financial hub of Asia, if not the world.
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Account Freezing Orders: The Guilt-Free Means to an End

21st January 2020
Below, Syedur Rahman of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli explains why the National Crime Agency’s largest asset recovery emphasises the value of account freezing orders to investigators. The National Crime Agency (NCA) was no doubt happy to announce it had reached an out-of-court settlement with billionaire property tycoon and philanthropist Malik Riaz Hussain that sees […]
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