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PwC Legal - An Overview

5th December 2018
Lawyer Monthly hears from Fraser MacLean, a legal recruitment expert from MacLean Legal Search, an Executive Legal Search & Management Consultancy firm. The below piece is an update on Fraser’s 2016 article titled ‘PwC Legal - Another Baker McKenzie’ which looked at the growth of PwC Legal in London since the 1990s. Here Fraser takes […]
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Digital Courtroom: 4 Considerations for Authorities Adopting Electronic Systems

5th December 2018
The legal sector is famous for its fondness of paper. For centuries court cases have been conducted with reference to extensive bundles of documents – often brought into court in suitcases - detailing every aspect of the case.
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Brexit: A Halfway House to Becoming Independent or Remaining Locked-Up?

4th December 2018
Following the debut of the recent draft withdrawal agreement, Jonathan Askin, partner at law firm BLM, examines what this will mean for industries from financial services to fishing.
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The Pret Tragedy: How Might 'Natasha's Law' Impact Claims in Food Retailing?

30th November 2018
The death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who passed away following an allergic reaction to a Pret A Manger (Pret) baguette, has sparked a national debate around food allergen information and labelling. Earlier last month, Michael Gove, the current Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, met with Natasha’s parents and has publicly backed changes […]
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Life After Law: Four Steps to Getting Retirement Ready

30th November 2018
Legal professionals are renowned for working hard and often have a healthy remuneration package to match too. But making sure that this income is maximised, and enough is set aside for retirement, is critical to achieving the lifestyle you want once you leave the profession. Here are four keys steps that will help you get […]
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Google Harassment Scandal: Should NDAs Be Banned?

30th November 2018
In fact, 20%[1] of Google’s workers protested from around the globe, from Tokyo setting precedent, all the way to Berlin, it was estimated that more than 1,500 employees - mostly women - walked out from more than 60% of Google’s offices at 11:10AM[2]. Why were they protesting? Well, it may have been a shock to […]
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Top 5 Cyber Security Tips to Protect Your Privacy

28th November 2018
Privacy on the internet is a growing topic amongst the world and for good reason.
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Is Global Crypto Regulation Even Possible?

23rd November 2018
It’s been nine years since the release of the world’s first ever ‘Cryptocurrency’, Bitcoin, so how will law adapt towards the new and ever-developing virtual financial system in times to come? Experts at Hudson McKenzie give Lawyer Monthly the run down on the potential for crypto regulation. At present, the ‘legal status’ of cryptocurrencies varies […]
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Why Aren't Those Accused of Money Laundering Charged Like Murder Suspects?

22nd November 2018
Aziz Rahman, of Rahman Ravelli, argues that those waging the war against money laundering are missing the real targets. So the European Commission wants to give the European Banking Authority (EBA) powers to ensure money laundering is investigated more consistently. This could mean the EBA being able to ask national anti-money laundering supervisors to investigate […]
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Crimes Against Humanity in Myanmar: What Can the Courts Do?

21st November 2018
The plight of the Rohingya in Myanmar is said to be a “human rights catastrophe”, with extensive violations of both humanitarian and international law. According to Eleri Griffiths, a Barrister at One Pump Court chambers, these violations have not gone unnoticed by the international community. Below, Eleri talks to Lawyer Monthly, shining a spotlight on […]
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