Should the inheritance tax, a tax which is paid from the assets you leave behind when you die, be scrapped or is it actually something we want to keep? Opinions on this subject differ widely, so as part of this week’s Your Thoughts Lawyer monthly reached out to a number of experts in the field, […]
Theo Ling is a Partner at Baker McKenzie, a leading firm whose counsel helps clients navigate uncertainty. Relentlessly creative, curious, and dissatisfied with the status quo in legal services delivery, Mr. Ling was recently recognised as one of North America's Top 10 Innovative Lawyers by The Financial Times. He holds a unique perspective on legal […]
According to law firm RPC, UK trademark registration for beer brands has risen a huge 19% last year, supposedly due to the increase in craft beers produced by supermarkets and large companies. In more detail, the firm’s research shows that beer brand registrations rose from 1,666 in 2015, to 1,983 in 2016, which is a […]
According to reports, councils in the UK have threatened to sanction those who overload their refuse bins or leave them out too early, under anti-social behaviour laws. Sanctions for household families are said to be up to £2,500 fines and even criminal convictions. Fines for businesses, even small shops, can be up to £20,000. Suspects […]
A partner at Sharpe Pritchard has said that a recent Supreme Court decision has “potentially significant ramifications” for construction contracts. Justin Mendelle, head of Construction Law at the firm, said that the decision means parties entering into such contracts will need to exercise additional vigilance to understand the implications of multiple and sometimes seemingly conflicting […]
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (Freshfields) has advised leading international private equity firm Cinven on its disposal of CPA Global to Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. for a total firm value of, according to reports, $3.1 billion (£2.4 billion) including debt. CPA Global is recognised as the world’s leading intellectual property management and technology company, providing […]
With the introduction of 4MLD, particular implications apply to the gambling and gaming sectors. Here Andrew Tait, Partner at Gordon Dadds, discusses these considerations with Lawyer Monthly, delving into the top priorities for gambling institutions in remaining compliant. The new MLRs which replace the previous 2007 regulations came into force on 26th June 2017, transposing […]
Recent fatalities of individuals who suffer from mental disabilities due to encounters with the Los Angeles police officers have called into question whether law enforcement is properly equipped to respond to disturbance calls wherein the alleged perpetrator suffers from a mental illness. According to civil rights attorney Rodney Diggs with Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt, “The […]
As part of Lawyer Monthly’s new series on law school, recruitment and careers in the legal sector, Jo Mercer, HR Manager at Your Legal Friend, describes what you can expect from flexible working and how the request process works. Achieving greater work-life balance is now considered to be top of the agenda for many employees and employers. […]
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