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Is GDPR Actually Causing More Data Hacks?

10th April 2018
Rumour has it, some hackers are approaching businesses with a new excuse to pay out: ‘Our ransom will cost you less than GDPR fines for being hacked’. For businesses trying their best to stay compliant and respect their clients’ privacy, this is terrifying. Below Matt Shepherd, Head of Data Strategy at BBH London, discusses with Lawyer […]
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FCA Turns Its Head to Crypto, But UK Still Behind

10th April 2018
On the back of news that the FCA is planning to publish a review of cryptocurrencies in the third quarter, Jacob Ghanty, Financial Regulatory Partner at Kemp Little, discusses with Lawyer Monthly the FCA’s angle on crypto regulation. The FCA has said in its Business Plan 2018-19 that one of its cross-sector priorities will be […]
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Corporate Property Ownership Shrinks as Taxes Bite Hard

9th April 2018
Government statistics published for the Annual Tax for Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) show falling numbers of owner occupied properties in corporate structures and an accompanying decrease in tax revenues. The tax was introduced in 2012 to discourage the use of companies to buy properties for owner occupation. It included a 15% slab-style Stamp Duty payment and […]
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Formula 1’s Mystery Tax Affairs: Are We Jumping to Conclusions?

9th April 2018
On the back of Labour's calls for a review of Formula One's tax affairs after the company banked a settlement with HMRC worth £180 million last year, tax lawyer Miles Dean, Managing Partner at Milestone International Tax, explains the fragile relationship between the industry, tax and debt. The tax affairs of F1 and its owner, […]
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Mundy Vs. Sloane Stanley: What Does the Decision Mean for the Property Industry?

6th April 2018
The property industry’s calculation basis for extending a property’s lease was thrown into question recently following the high profile legal battle between Mundy, a tenant, and Sloane Stanley, a major London freeholder. Nick Davis, Divisional Partner for Glenny’s valuation team, explains for Lawyer Monthly. There are estimated to be 2.1 million homes in England and […]
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New Fiscal Year In, But There’s Some Big Changes

6th April 2018
With the new fiscal year kicking in, this week marks the introduction of some changes. Below Lawyer Monthly hears from Paul Falvey, tax partner at accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP, who comments on the pension/auto-enrolments dynamic. As of yesterday, 5 April, many employers will be hit by significant cost increases. Firstly, minimum wage […]
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The Driverless Race Is On: Patenting Autonomous Driving

5th April 2018
When it comes to autonomous vehicles, Uber and Google are the tech firms you think of, but where do the patents lie?
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The Civil Liability Bill: Why You Should Care

5th April 2018
Philip M D Grundy, barrister at St John’s Buildings, with support from Nick Martin, Edward J P Grundy, and Mathew Smith, delves deep into the new Civil liability Bill and what it means for you. It is time for the insurer’s complaints and claimant’s gloating to cease. The Civil Liability Bill was recently introduced into […]
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#WednesdayWisdom: A History of Women in Law

4th April 2018
It was over 100 years ago that Gwyneth Bebb went to Court of Appeal to demand that the Law Society allow her and three others to take their Solicitors exams.
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Bar Council Response to the Criminal Justice System Meltdown

4th April 2018
Having sought the views of its members, the Criminal Bar Association recently issued its statement on the state of the criminal justice system and on the funding of criminal legal aid. This sets out the stance of both the leadership of the association and of the Criminal Bar at a grass roots level. As Chair […]
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