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Cigarette Makers Hit With $10 Million Verdict

2nd April 2019
A Broward County, Florida, jury awarded $10 million in damages against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and Philip Morris USA Inc., for the wrongful death of a woman who died three months after being diagnosed with cancer.
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The British Virgin Islands: A Safe Harbour for Security Tokens

14th March 2019
The BVI has proven itself to be a popular jurisdiction for crypto-related projects, particularly initial coin offerings (ICOs). 
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How Wealthy Couples Can Avoid a Bezos Divorce

6th March 2019
With the richest couple in history, Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos, announcing their divorce at the start of 2019 in headline grabbing news, Matrimonial Consultant and Divorce Lawyer Sheela Mackintosh-Stewart shares with Lawyer Monthly advice on how wealthy couples can avoid a hellish divorce.
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President Trump’s Threats to Remove Birthright Citizenship Could Impact Surrogacies

5th March 2019
Birthright citizenship plays a vital role in family law, particularly for foreign nationals who chose to have a child through surrogacy.
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Blockchain Patent Disputes: What Can We Expect?

1st March 2019
“Efforts to standardize blockchain technology are already in the works, and once a sufficient number of these standards are developed, a patent war to see who gets credit for the various parts of the technology is almost inevitable. Those utilizing a blockchain infrastructure may not know that the blockchain infrastructure may ultimately be patented by […]
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How Important Is It to Hire an Aggressive Lawyer?

1st March 2019
Using Love, Forgiveness & Integrity During Divorce Timothy Ash started his law practice in 1994 as a sole practitioner. After gaining valuable experience clerking for several Circuit Court Judges, Tim developed fierce trial and litigation skills during his clerkships having sat next to the judges and observing the judges preside over 100s of trials, motions, […]
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What’s in Store for the Partner of the Future?

20th February 2019
For senior qualified legal staff, the world really is their oyster. There are a wide range of potential career options available for solicitors, not least the path to partnership.
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