The use of social media by clients is increasingly causing problems for their lawyers and the legal system. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and a wealth of other sites are now routinely consulted in the course of case preparation to glean information that can be used for and against the relevant party. Social media use is also […]
Jayne Harrison, partner and head of employment law at Cleggs Solicitors, has been practicing law for 17 years. As part of our features dedicated to young lawyers and newly law graduates, here she shares her opinion with Lawyer Monthly on whether it is best to be a specialist or generalist. In most modern-day practices, it […]
We hear from Dr Terri Passenger, who discusses when the Courts require an education psychologist for expert opinion. With her extensive and prestigious position in the scientific world, Dr Passenger speaks on the requirements for an expert witness and their duty in the legal world. First and foremost, exactly what is an Educational Psychologist? […]
As negotiations are underway, are we looking towards a soft Brexit or a hard Brexit? How will each pan out for various UK sectors? How will they impact the pound and the economy? How will small businesses be affected? And though we’ve already seen a glimpse via the proposed bills in the Queen’s speech, what […]
Following on with our features on Law School & Careers, Lawyer Monthly has heard from Joshua E Stern, Esq., Founder and Managing Partner of the US based Law Offices of Joshua E. Stern, who has 7 top tips for lawyers who have just graduated, started in their first position, opened their own law firm or […]
Not that long ago, if you’d said that people or businesses could raise money by asking some strangers on the internet you would likely have been met with incredulous looks. Yet crowdfunding is a massive area of growth and alternative forms of finance are threatening traditional banking in ways that one once would have thought […]
Simon Quinton Smith is a highly experienced Chartered Surveyor and Expert Witness who is at the top of his game. However, he finds opportunities that he is eminently suited for often go to the larger better known companies who are seen as a better option, but in his experience, Simon has come up against them […]
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