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Facing Complex Arbitration

20th December 2017
Michael Brindle QC has a vast amount of experience in a range of legal areas. He is often described as a “first-class advocate who has stunning legal insight” with an “Unparalleled knowledge of banking law”, is highly regarded in the commercial market, as well in fraud and civil law. With an unprecedented amount of knowledge and […]
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The Rise of Cancer and its Lawsuits

20th December 2017
Stuart Hislop has been involved with medico legal work for 23 years and works both for the prosecution and defence. He carries out between 30 and 35 reports per year and attends court less than once per year as an expert witness; he speaks with Lawyer Monthly about the cases he often sees and what […]
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Could Actuaries Ever Become Redundant?

20th December 2017
When computers started to be used seriously in business, I was asked whether actuaries would become redundant, as computers can calculate numbers a lot more cheaply. But it was true then, and now, that actuaries earn their keep by ensuring that the right numbers are being calculated. This fact underlies my work as an expert, […]
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D&O Claims in Israel

20th December 2017
We now hear from the D&O Liability team at Levitan Sharon & Co, who speak on the changes in Israel which impact their clients and if the Business Judgement Rule applies in their jurisdiction.   What is the most significant change in D&O Litigation in Israel in the last few years? The increase in the […]
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Trump Judicial Nominee Can't Answer Basic Legal Questions at Hearing

18th December 2017
US senator John Kennedy asked one of Trump's district court judge nominees, Matthew Petersen, a series of questions on basic law, and he was unable to answer them. Concerns have been raised over the suitability of the five nominees for the role, including Matthew Petersen. The American Bar Association declared one of the nominees 'unqualified'.
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The Top 10 Trademark Battles That Swept 2017

14th December 2017
Lawyer Monthly has picked out 10 really interesting and influential trademark battles that took the spotlight in 2017.
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Duty of Care in Sport: What Legal Rights Do Athletes Have?

13th December 2017
It is beyond reasonable debate that, just as in everyday life, bullying has no place in sport, whether amateur or professional, elite or grassroots. However, a major challenge lies in determining where the acceptable boundaries lie, particularly in the context of elite sports, an environment which is naturally characterized by high pressure and intense competition. […]
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