Accountancy giant PwC have signalled their continued intent to bolster their legal services ranks with their first US Law office. Unable to register under their own name due to regulatory issues, the company are launching a new law firm, ILC Legal, and plan to open this month in Washington D.C. in a move to expand […]
The San Francisco federal court heard on Wednesday that Waymo, the self-driving subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., are asking for a payment of $2.6 billion for a single trade secret they claim was illegally acquired through an ex-employee. Uber’s attorney, Bill Carmody made the disclosure during a session between the two companies to ascertain if the […]
The US Senate has passed a new Defence bill authorising $700 Billion to support defence programs and combat operations both foreign and domestically. The Senate gathered on Monday and passed the all new Defence Bill 89-8 in the house with the bill receiving bi-partisan support. Apart from the US budget, the Defence Bill constitutes the […]
Below Andrew Miller QC, Civil and Commercial Mediator at 2 Temple Gardens, discusses with Lawyer Monthly the issues surrounding mediation, and what parties should do to maximise chances of success when entering into alternative matters of dispute resolution. Lawyers have long been aware of the need to encourage their clients to consider the alternative dispute […]
Legal specialists are urging Government to do more to protect older people and help them plan ahead for later life. A survey of SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly) lawyers, whose members specialise in advising older and vulnerable clients, found that 80% of lawyers think there are not enough safeguards in place to protect people from […]
The new bill, which is being dubbed ‘The Freedom from Equifax Exploitation (FREE) Act’, aims to protect consumers during a data breach that may result in their data being compromised. The bill suggests amending the ‘Fair Credit Reporting Act to enhance fraud alert procedures and provide free access to credit freezes, and for other purposes’. […]
Study of bank fraud victims reveals that one in nine felt like their provider treated them like the criminal, not the victim. Following RBS chief executive, Ross McEwan’s blaming of 'careless' fraud victims for devastating losses of money, Aspect Software responds with further findings that banks are needlessly blaming victims for fraud across the industry, rather […]
Laura Nash, barrister at St John’s Buildings, has become one of the UK’s youngest coroners, having been appointed Assistant Coroner at Oldbury Coroner’s Court at the age of 31. Laura, who was called to the Bar in 2009, has extensive experience dealing with inquests, having acted for both interested parties and families. She has built […]
IP law firms are part of an ever-changing landscape, with new legislation and regulation constantly challenging the IP industry. In a new whitepaper, ‘Adapt. Evolve. Thrive’ from CPA Global, IP Law firms are encouraged to embrace innovation and technology for more efficient operations and enhanced client collaboration. What practical steps can IP law firms take […]
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