From housing and estate planning to employment and diversity, 2017 has been packed with regulatory updates and legislative changes across the UK. Despite Brexit falling through the fingers of government officials, and the Autumn budget bringing into light few new measures, the end of year has still managed to see triumph in the development of […]
The food delivery app Deliveroo has successfully bucked the recent trend in the gig economy establishing workers' employment status, after winning a landmark decision against its own riders. However, Cécile de Lagarde, Assistant Solicitor at Hunters Solicitors, explains to Lawyer Monthly why she believes this is not the end of the matter. The Independent Workers […]
A cross-party group of MPs have announced plans to undertake a formal inquiry into the state of illicit trade in the UK. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Illicit Trade, which was established earlier this year, will question whether the Government’s current approach and response is fit for purpose. Matthew Offord, MP for Hendon and Chair […]
The legal profession relies more than most on efficient knowledge sharing – that is, the exchange of information, skills, or expertise between people. However countless research studies have shown that many organisations of all types fail at the basics. Below Peter Veash, CEO at The BIO Agency, discusses with Lawyer Monthly a range of solutions on the horizon. For an industry – and corresponding business model – built on the ability to retrieve precedents and […]
The Government has said that leaving the European Union will “bring about an end to the direct jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the European Union.” The House of Lords EU Justice Sub-Committee recently launched a new inquiry on this issue and the question of enforcement and dispute resolution post-Brexit. Following a session with […]
It is beyond reasonable debate that, just as in everyday life, bullying has no place in sport, whether amateur or professional, elite or grassroots. However, a major challenge lies in determining where the acceptable boundaries lie, particularly in the context of elite sports, an environment which is naturally characterized by high pressure and intense competition. […]
You just nailed the perfect position and it’s day one, but you’re not really sure what the etiquette is, so naturally you’re nervous and likely don’t know where to start. As part of our Law School & Careers series, Lawyer Monthly hears from experts across the world about key questions and considerations in the legal […]
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