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Your Thoughts: Google Diversity Memo

16th August 2017
Last week lawyer monthly reported on the infamous Google Diversity memo that circulated from within the corporation and sparked much backlash worldwide. The employee that posted the memo, James Damore, was subsequently fired and Google, or specifically Pichai, said: “our co-workers shouldn’t have to worry that each time they open their mouths to speak in […]
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Should This Barmaid Have Been Sacked for Not Wearing a Bra?

28th June 2017
Kate Hanna, 22, who works, or at least, worked in a bar in Beverley in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK, was allegedly fired from her barmaid job after complaining to the manager that a sexual remark had been made to her at work, after which she was told to from thereon wear a bra […]
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Here’s Why Your Privacy Policy Can Cost You a Lot of Business

23rd June 2017
Privacy Policies, whether a small or large firm can often play a crucial role in retaining customers, but when your privacy policy doesn’t meet the standard required by its platform, sector or market, for example on an app store, then you may be in for losing a lot more business. Here Cleland Thom, principal of […]
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Ministry of Defence Failing Soldiers Over Non-Freezing Cold Injuries

31st May 2017
Compensation claims rising for non-freezing cold injuries as soldiers told to ignore their symptoms and ‘man up’, with ethnic minorities being particularly let down by MoD’s negligence.Claims for debilitating cold injuries from servicemen in the British army have risen significantly, research from solicitors Bolt Burdon Kemp reveals. In 2015/2016, the government paid out £1.49 million […]
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The Battle of Human Rights in Auckland

31st May 2017
Frances Joychild is a Queens Counsel practicing in Auckland, New Zealand. She works in the field of civil litigation with a human rights speciality. She has been in sole practice for 19 years advising and appearing for a broad range of people and organisations since leaving her role as counsel at the Human Rights Commission. […]
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India’s Super Lawyer: Gopal Subramanium Speaking on India’s Court

28th April 2017
Every advocate, lawyer and barrister places their upmost dedication and passion into their role in the legal sector; the role they play more often than not, requires sacrifice and a hard-working nature. Gopal Subramanium is a perfect example to how hard work pays off, not solely for selfish purposes, but for the nation and its […]
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Your Thoughts: Should Legislation Change in Order to Make Cyberbullying Illegal?

28th February 2017
Technology has rapidly progressed over the years and now variety technological advancements are pinnacle to daily routines and communication. Where there are many positives aligned with these developments, there are also a selection of negative outcomes, one of those outcomes being online abuse. The previous year saw many reports into cyberbullying, videoed attacks and online […]
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