Janine Hutson, Associate Solicitor in the divorce and family law team at Harrison Drury, here explores the latest trends in divorce law and what these could mean for the legal profession. Calls for a no-fault divorce Current English and Welsh law states you must prove that the grounds for divorce fit into one of five […]
IP law firms are part of an ever-changing landscape, with new legislation and regulation constantly challenging the IP industry. In a new whitepaper, ‘Adapt. Evolve. Thrive’ from CPA Global, IP Law firms are encouraged to embrace innovation and technology for more efficient operations and enhanced client collaboration. What practical steps can IP law firms take […]
Following on with Lawyer Monthly’s series on law school and careers we talk money and fees. Below Francine Ryan, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at the Open University, discusses several options for hiring legal aid, how lawyers generally operate, and what avenues of support are available to the public. Recent […]
In a case that has, for a decade, surpassed people’s understanding of European human rights and employment law, the tables have now turned. Last week the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that a Romanian man, Mr Bogdan Mihai Barbulescu, should not have been sacked for sending private messages on Yahoo messaging on his […]
Alison Horner, VAT partner at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, below discusses the UK government’s recent moves on customs duty. This announcement is a very bold step from the UK government, especially given the EU’s public stance on the single market and the clear message that Brexit means an exit from the associated free trade arrangements. But […]
Should the inheritance tax, a tax which is paid from the assets you leave behind when you die, be scrapped or is it actually something we want to keep? Opinions on this subject differ widely, so as part of this week’s Your Thoughts Lawyer monthly reached out to a number of experts in the field, […]
Professor Patrick Minford believes scrapping tariffs could lead to a huge boost as the European Council could delay #Brexit talks in October if not enough progress is made.
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