From doping to subtle product placing in social media posts, sports law is a field in the legal sector which is just as vast as it is interesting. How should we fight against doping in sports; what should athletes be aware of when signing an agreement with popular sports brands, and how does the law […]
Loot Boxes are under fire once again. The promotion of gambling to minors is currently on Germany’s hit list and will have an effect on all of Europe. Problem gambling affects people of all ages, including children. The promotion of gambling activities to minors is a big taboo, as children are not yet mentally developed […]
In 2014, the UK Data Protection regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), issued a blog emphasising the importance of solicitors and barristers keeping personal information secure, following a number of data breaches involving the legal profession. A year later, 4% of UK data security incidents reported to the ICO still involved UK lawyers. Some mistakes […]
A new refund scheme for lasting power of attorney (LPA) applications was introduced at the beginning of February, but could it be the Ministry of Justice’s best kept secret? Elizabeth Young, partner at Roythornes Solicitors, looks at the scheme a month on from its launch and questions why not many people appear to know about […]
Brexit is coming. Along with it, comes the inevitability of increased smuggling activity by Organised Crime Groups (OCGs). Below, Dr Simon Sneddon, Senior Lecturer at The University of Northampton, explains for Lawyer Monthly. Nearly four decades ago, American academic Dwight C Smith Jr argued that “enterprise takes place across a spectrum that includes both business […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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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