Following the news that the Ministry of Justice is seeking to increase probate fees for both professional and non-professional applicants in England and Wales, Louise Garrett, Associate at Hunters Law LLP, examines the criticisms that the proposals have received. The 2019 proposals put forward by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) in respect of probate fees […]
They don’t call it the land of opportunity for nothing. If you’ve already expanded into the global market, chances are you’ve considered expanding to the United States. You may be surprised to learn about the legal issues you need to address when expanding into the US. This hiccup doesn’t mean giving up on the American […]
Discroll died in September 2016, eighteen months after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Her relatives had sought up to $50 million in damages, claiming that Johnson & Johnson knew that both its baby powder and its Shower to Shower products were unsafe. The lawsuit was brought by her niece who oversees Driscoll’s estate. However, following […]
Marketing your law firm can be confusing and daunting, especially if you do not have any marketing experience and your legal business has not carried out much legal marketing in the past.
Being made a partner is a career ambition for thousands of legal professionals across the UK. It is a significant achievement and a milestone to celebrate – but certainly doesn’t come without adjustment.
Gregor Kleinknecht and Anastassia Dimmek of Hunters Law LLP explain what zombie firms are, how to recognise them, and how to manage associated risks. Zombie firms (“ZFs”) are not a new phenomenon; they have haunted economies around the world for decades, most notably Japan in the 1990s. In the UK, their numbers have seen a […]
When you face a problem that needs special attention, it is only natural that you will want to hire the best professional to help you deal with it. That is the same case when you are looking for a lawyer. However, with so many licensed lawyers, when you face a legal problem, it would be […]
On April 22nd 2019, a group of devoted Britney Spears fans gathered outside West Hollywood City Hall, armed with banners boldly marked with the Free Britney hashtag. Dressed in her merchandise, the group played her hits and voiced their concerns for the pop star's welfare to reporters. At the forefront of their concerns was Spears’ […]
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