We now speak to Alwyn Fredericks, who is a Partner at Cash Krugler Fredericks. Alwyn understands that lawyers, as a group, are sometimes viewed negatively, however, he states: “The truth of the matter is that lawyers help balance the equities between the powerful and the folks that are disenfranchised or harmed by others.” “Most importantly, […]
The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) come into force in May 2018. Employment Partner, Richard Thomas, and Commercial Associate, Maria Coggins, from commercial law firm Capital Law, look at what businesses and individuals need to know. What is GDPR? On 25th May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force, […]
Preventing financial risks is of upmost importance for businesses and ensuring stability remains throughout the corporation requires many things to be perfected; perfecting contracts, running contractual audits and ensuring you are up to date on tax legislation are all art of the lengthy process. This month we speak with Any-G. Ika Raymond, who reveals how […]
Many so-called pension experts are helping to destroy trust in pensions, warns the CEO of UK Workplace Solutions, Simon Chrystal. It comes as scrutiny intensifies on advisers involved in delivering advice on pension transfers. At the same time, demand has been stimulated by commentary and reporting of transfer values of sometimes 40 or more times […]
Below, Dominic Carman, noted legal commentator, discusses with Lawyer Monthly the shadowed attention given to the lawyers behind some of the biggest SFO investigations of our time, uncovering the real gainers of large fraud. The phrase cui bono, originally made famous by Cicero, remains a key forensic question in many legal and police investigations. Its […]
UK-based Intelligent Fingerprinting recently announced the availability of its new fingertip-based drug screening system to support Coroner services. The company’s technology detects drug use by analysing the sweat on the tip of a finger that forms a fingerprint, and its non-invasive approach provides a rapid and convenient way for Coroners to screen the deceased for […]
As part of our law school & careers content, Charles R. Toy, Associate Dean of Career and Professional Development, Western Michigan University-Cooley Law School, here lists 5 top tips for job hunting, whether you’re a student who has just qualified, or a lawyer looking to take the leap to another line of work or firm. […]
The recent Supreme Court decision in R (on the application of Unison) v Lord Chancellor that makes employment tribunal fees unlawful raises important questions for affected claimants and employers, says Andrew Masters, a Partner and Head of Employment at UK law firm Furley Page. The immediate effect is fees are no longer payable and those […]
Former Senior Judge at the Court of Protection, Denzil Lush, recently gave his opinion regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and the potential for fraud in a radio interview for BBC Radio 4 and the BBC published the article here. Below experts at Humphries Kirk discuss. Whilst reading this article may encourage fears that making […]
Last week the UK government stated it did not want to establish any border posts between the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, creating a manned EU – UK border. The UK’s new position paper on Brexit has suggested a ‘new customs partnership’ or a ‘highly streamlined customs arrangement.’ Critics involved in the Brexit proposals […]
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