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Supreme Court to Settle Trademark Row Over Booking.Com Domain

13th November 2019
Is Booking.com too generic a domain name to trademark? The US patent office seems to think so.
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Can I Sue Apple?

7th November 2019
Suing a large firm is never easy; it’s always going to be a David vs Goliath situation. However, armed with the right lawyers, the right tenacity and the right evidence, any legal case can be bagged, regardless of how large and powerful the opposition might be. So how easy is it to sue Apple?
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What Is Embezzlement?

5th November 2019
Speaking to Scott Rosenblum, he sheds light onto this topic and briefly explains what embezzlement is and the penalty involved. What is embezzlement? Generally, embezzlement occurs when a person has lawful possession of the property of another, converts or takes that property for their own use, and has no intention of giving it back. The […]
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Navigating the Changing Currents in the Wake of the #MeToo Tidal Wave

5th November 2019
After the New York Times story ran, the hashtag #MeToo went viral and nearly broke the internet, thus sparking a widespread movement among female employees to band together and bravely showcase their experiences through various social media platforms. Employers could no longer turn a blind eye and quiet their voices. Women everywhere demanded action on […]
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A Journey into Personal Injury

5th November 2019
James’ journey into law Can you share your motivation for specialising in law? I became a personal injury lawyer because of my desire to help people. Fighting for justice is very much like a David vs. Goliath fight, which has always spurred me on; I like fighting against the ‘big guys’. What challenges came your way […]
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Applying for US Work Visas

4th November 2019
When is the right time to apply for temporary work visas? The short answer is to plan ahead, because visa availability varies each year.  Some visa applications can be filed at any time during the year. The visa categories include: family sponsored green cards; work sponsored green cards, L visas for the transfer of workers […]
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7 Things You Didn’t Know About Bailiffs

4th November 2019
If you don’t know, a bailiff is a manager in the court and a legal person who is supposed to carry out important activities during a trial.
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3 in 4 US Lawyers Feel Like Harvey Specter

30th October 2019
A poll of US and UK lawyers reveals attitudes about the ‘human’ element of the profession. Most respondents saidf their work-life balance was good, posisbly on a par with Harvey Specter, the fictional protagonist and lawyer from USA Network’s popular show Suits.
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Fake ID Fabrication Vs. Anti-Fraud Measures: Which is Winning?

30th October 2019
United States government-issued identification cards are replete with anti-fraud measures such as ultraviolet ink markings and holographics intent on stemming the reproduction of phony IDs.
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Filing a Charge in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: What You Need to Know

3rd October 2019
If you have been discriminated against by your employer and you are alleging certain federal law claims, you must file a Charge of Discrimination with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) prior to filing a lawsuit. The EEOC handles discrimination cases based on particular protected classes such as: race, color, sex, religion, national origin, […]
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