This year, over two in five American employers (43%) will provide a paid day off for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a notable increase from the previous all-time high of 37% recorded in each of the past two years. The nationwide survey has been conducted annually since Martin Luther, Jr. Day became a US federal […]
Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation, a coalition of 50 organizations working to prevent youth smoking, is calling for the US state to pass the law restricting the sale of tobacco age to 21. Researchers from ClearWay Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health released an article in the most recent edition of Minnesota Medicine concluding […]
Clean Power Plan; Waters of the United States Rule; The 2015 ozone air pollution standards. These are among the Obama administration's environment and energy regulations the Trump administration is looking to repeal, according to Bloomberg BNA's 2017 Environment and Energy Outlook. "It is clear that the cornerstones of President Obama's environmental legacy will be under […]
The way in which a company treats its employees speaks volumes about the company’s morals and when this goes wrong, it can lead to the employee, much to their employer’s dismay, seeking legal action. Earlier this year, Employment Law reformations gained a contentious reaction in France and great changes have been made recently in the […]
Divorce disputes can become interestingly complex for any family lawyer, and in some cases, relying on a large experienced team can be the best option. Here LM hears from Fiona Wood, Partner & Practice Group Leader in the Family Team at Slater & Gordon, on divorce proceedings and financial settlements, their potential impact on business […]
This month at Lawyer Monthly, we had the wonderful opportunity of speaking with the General Counsel one of the UK’s most successful communications companies, providing broadband, TV, mobile and landline services. Mine Hifzi has worked internationally but now focuses on the UK to share her expertise and constantly push her own boundaries in order for […]
Here Nancy B. Pridgen, Partner at the Patel Burkhalter Law Group in the US, provides LM with particular insight into employment benefits, compliance with regulatory change, ERISA litigation and the latest updates therein. On employment matters, what are the most common issues you engage in alongside your businesses clients, whether it be employers or […]
There has been much discussed on Brexit and the future of the UK, legally, economically and socially. Some are apprehensive the UK’s departure could result in hindering the UK’s economy and international appeal, whereas some imply it will bring a positive impact by releasing some of the EU’s shackles. We speak to Daniel Cheung, the […]
Looking at the Romanian personal injury landscape, in particular regards to insurance law, here Lawyer Monthly talks to Virgil Melnic, of Virgil Melnic Law Office (VMLO), a boutique law firm specialized in insurance. Virgil briefly discusses the latest developments in this segment in Romania, and touches on the firm’s work and challenges in the insurance […]
In recent years India has made significant moves towards achieving a more evolved and harmonized IP environment, both for the benefit of domestic and foreign stakeholders. The results of some such initiatives have already been experienced and with more in the pipeline, Lawyer Monthly here talks to Manisha Singh, Founder Partner at LexOrbis, India’s premier […]
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