More than a third (37%) of Brits think Facebook does not care about its users, according to new research from the7stars. The findings highlight how public sentiment towards the social network has changed in the wake of the fallout from the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Overall, 28% of survey respondents now claim to be more cautious […]
Following previous news that Danske Bank has been reprimanded for weak AML controls by Danish regulators, this week’s featured analysis comes from global banking expert, Robert Lyddon. Below Robert compares the penalties imposed on major Western banks with the treatment of smaller, non-systemic banks, and suggest that the current regulatory environment is governed by an […]
Major changes to the MOT test rules in Britain could have huge legal ramifications warns Cristina Parla from leading law firm Roythornes Solicitors. She cautions motorists to fully understand the system as the law may not be on your side if you are involved in an accident. The rules around MOT tests in Britain changed […]
Many of the Serious Fraud Office’s ongoing cases seem to see no end and the future of the organization as a whole is still in debate. With recent upheaval at the SFO in both the directorship and their funding arrangement, Dominic Carman, noted legal commentator, discusses the current situation and the overall effectiveness of the […]
Last week the US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Trump v. Hawaii that President Donald Trump's proclamation restricting entry from particular Muslim-majority countries was ‘within in his authority’. To gain a US perspective on this, Lawyer Monthly has heard from several US legal experts nationwide on the complexities involved in this judgement and overall impact. […]
How should solicitors assess the impact of disabilities, including mental health, on performance in the workplace and, therefore, on residual employment prospects and earning capacity? We speak to Occupational Psychologist Paul Doherty on the matter, and how he helps. How can an occupational psychologist help the Court as an employment consultant? A large part of my […]
Sexual harassment is an ongoing issue in the workplace and it has been an issue well before the #MeToo movement started. As a plaintiff side employment lawyer, Brittany Alexandra Stevens represents individuals who have been sexually harassed at their place of employment or at a place of a public accommodation, such as a doctor’s office, […]
This month, Dennis Miralis speaks on international criminal law. He touches on why this area of law is prevalent, common types of international crime, when cases can be tried and challenges in international cybercrime investigations. Why is international criminal law becoming increasingly prevalent? The rise of international criminal law is intrinsically linked to the […]
It’s no secret that studying law can be very stressful. The pressure to get the “right” grades, the competition for jobs in the legal profession and the nature of law itself (murder, GBH and theft anyone?) can all impact on students’ experience of law school. Emma Jones, lecturer in law and member of the Open […]
In any court case, it’s important to understand how the dynamic of the barrister, expert witness and solicitor works, as this can be helpful in determining their involvement from the outset and therefore aid in the building of the case. Below Lawyer Monthly benefits from top industry expertise from Dominic Wreford, Managing Director and European […]
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