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Mental Health a Boardroom Priority for Legal Professionals

14th May 2018
Mental health has become a boardroom priority for nearly two-thirds (63%) of firms providing professional services in law, according to new research from Bupa. For over a quarter (28%) of businesses in this sector, mental health is now a bigger issue among employees than physical illness. The research comes as demand for mental health treatment […]
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‘Wait and See’: Law Firms Risk High VAT Bill

14th May 2018
Given the increased interest in tax activities in the legal sector, Martin Ramsey, Partner at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, believes firms must review their VAT affairs now, rather than bury their heads in the sand and wait for inspectors to come knocking. HMRC’s spotlight on the legal sector has resulted in several high profile legislative changes, […]
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Regulating Amazon & Facebook: Easier Said Than Done

11th May 2018
The world’s biggest tech giants, the top of these being FAANGs (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google), all offer the world’s top quality and quantity of consumer goods. Consumers love them and buy into them daily. Investors no less. However, one could also say they fall into the category of corporate bullies. The type that avoid […]
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7 Ways to Improve Your Purchase of Legal Services

10th May 2018
A leading accountancy firm recently reported that from 2013 to 2017 the average charge out rates for law firms fell (across the board). However, law firm fee income apparently went up over the same period. That does tend to suggest that corporate purchasers of legal services are still not getting value for money, even if […]
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How Should Lawyers Manage Clients’ Cash Effectively?

4th May 2018
Lawyers hold varying amounts of client cash for days, weeks or months, depending on the client and legal situation. Determining the best way to manage this money, while keeping client interests at heart and meeting regulatory obligations, can be challenging. Below Lawyer Monthly speaks to Giles Hutson, CEO at Insignis Cash Solutions, on the effective […]
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How the Owens Case Could Transform Family Law for Good

4th May 2018
In just over a week, the case of Owens v Owens will be heard in the Supreme Court and the result could lead to major changes to family law in England and Wales by challenging the ‘fault based’ system of divorce. Here, Wendy Gouldingay, Director of Gouldingays Family Law & Mediation & Co-chair of Resolution […]
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Here’s How Self-Regulation Could Reinvigorate the Cryptocurrency Boom

2nd May 2018
The cryptocurrency space has been fraught with cases of fraud and scams and with it being such a new industry with little in the way of regulation, it has been an ongoing focus of governments. This focus has only increased in recent months due to the number of high profile incidents, such as the theft […]
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Shining a Spotlight on Lawyers in the Music Industry

2nd May 2018
Music law is a complicated niche, and like all legal niches, it comes with its own challenges. Below Lawyer Monthly gains insight on the music industry’s legal personalities through the eyes of Tony North, Co-founder and CEO of Centtrip Music. Whether you are an A-list client or a fledgling artist, when entering into any kind […]
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The ‘Blurred Lines’ Decision and Its Potential Legal & Artistic Impact

1st May 2018
The recent ruling of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, affirming the district court’s decision that Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke’s smash hit “Blurred Lines” impermissibly copied Marvin Gaye’s 1977 “Got to Give It Up” has created a stir in both the legal and artistic communities. Below, Lawyer Monthly hears from Dr. Dariush Adli, President […]
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Are Lawyers the Most Undervalued Professionals in the UK?

30th April 2018
Almost half (47%) of British people working in law have felt undervalued in the past year – the highest among surveyed sectors, according to new research from workplace help platform, Rungway. Healthcare (42%), retail and IT services (both 41%) workers came in next among sector workers, while food and beverage workers (28%) were the least […]
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