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The Potential Dangers Of Crypto: Why It’s Important To Implement A Stable Framework Of Regulation And Monitoring

10th November 2021
Gelu Maravela, Partner at MPR Partners, and Daniel Alexie, Managing Associate at MPR Partners, explain why regulators are wary of the potential dangers of crypto and what can be done about such risks. Last month, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, gave a speech entitled: Is ‘crypto’ a financial stability risk? In a […]
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Justices Sceptical Of Unicolors’ Argument Against H&M

10th November 2021
Unicolors argued that it should not have lost its suit against the fashion giant because of a “good-faith mistake” and argued that its case could threaten countless other copyright registrations. However, Justice Sonia Sotomayor was sceptical of Unicolour’s argument while other justices recommended that the case could be dismissed entirely.  Unicolors sued H&M in April […]
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How Employers Are Attempting To Navigate Uncertain Times With Imperfect Guidance And Unknown Risk

9th November 2021
Taylor Festa, attorney at Globalaw's North Carolina firm Moore & Van Allen explores the complexities of vaccine mandates.  As we approach almost two years of the COVID-19 Pandemic and look to return to some semblance of normalcy, many employers have struggled with the balance between workplace safety and encouraging employees to return to work.  In […]
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Connecting The Best Lawyers With World-Leading Organisations: An Interview With Allen & Overy’s Peerpoint

3rd November 2021
Lawyer Monthly speaks to Amie Davidson, Head of Peerpoint U.S, about how A&O’s flexible resourcing platform works, where the idea came from, and how the pandemic has given people time to reflect on their careers.
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Three Historical Copyright Disputes

2nd November 2021
In keeping with this month’s Intellectual Property spotlight, Lawyer Monthly is taking a look at some of the most famous copyright cases ever.
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Johnson & Johnson Settles Most Risperdal Lawsuits With $800 Million In Expenses

2nd November 2021
On Friday, Johnson & Johnson said in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission that it had reached a settlement to resolve all of the roughly 9,000 cases that it faced over its anti-psychotic drug Risperdal.   The lawsuits generally accused Johnson & Johnson of failing to warn consumers of the risk of gynecomastia, […]
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The Texas Legal Market is Big — And Booming

1st November 2021
Texas may not be the most immediately obvious destination for an aspiring lawyer or law firm, but a combination of economic factors are slowly wooing BigLaw.
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Why Generic Drug Price Fixing is Holding Your Health Plan Hostage

1st November 2021
As generic drug manufacturers begin to exercise more power, what are US consumers’ options for recourse against inflated drug prices?
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Responding to Catastrophe: Workplace Accident Investigations

1st November 2021
In the aftermath of catastrophic accidents, a thorough investigation is necessary to assess the cause of the disaster and determine what steps must be taken.
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Theranos: DeVos Family Office’s Investment Arm “Misled” Before $100 Million Investment

1st November 2021
The claims were made in testimony at the trial of Elizabeth Holmes. The Theranos founder is on trial for charges of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud over allegations that she misled investors, medical professionals, and patients about the capabilities of Theranos’ blood-testing machines. Holmes, 37, denies the claims. However, if found guilty, she could […]
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