A cross-party group of MPs have announced plans to undertake a formal inquiry into the state of illicit trade in the UK. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Illicit Trade, which was established earlier this year, will question whether the Government’s current approach and response is fit for purpose. Matthew Offord, MP for Hendon and Chair […]
The legal profession relies more than most on efficient knowledge sharing – that is, the exchange of information, skills, or expertise between people. However countless research studies have shown that many organisations of all types fail at the basics. Below Peter Veash, CEO at The BIO Agency, discusses with Lawyer Monthly a range of solutions on the horizon. For an industry – and corresponding business model – built on the ability to retrieve precedents and […]
The Government has said that leaving the European Union will “bring about an end to the direct jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the European Union.” The House of Lords EU Justice Sub-Committee recently launched a new inquiry on this issue and the question of enforcement and dispute resolution post-Brexit. Following a session with […]
It is beyond reasonable debate that, just as in everyday life, bullying has no place in sport, whether amateur or professional, elite or grassroots. However, a major challenge lies in determining where the acceptable boundaries lie, particularly in the context of elite sports, an environment which is naturally characterized by high pressure and intense competition. […]
You just nailed the perfect position and it’s day one, but you’re not really sure what the etiquette is, so naturally you’re nervous and likely don’t know where to start. As part of our Law School & Careers series, Lawyer Monthly hears from experts across the world about key questions and considerations in the legal […]
The House of Lords EU Committee has today published its report Brexit: deal or no deal, outlining the potential impact of the UK leaving the EU without a deal, and examining the feasibility of a transition period immediately post-Brexit. The Committee describes the Government’s assertion that ‘no deal is better than a bad deal’ as […]
Toby Tiala, Programme Director of Equiniti KYC Solutions, discusses with Lawyer Monthly how banks can get a handle on the spiralling costs of KYC and due diligence, while also safeguarding their regulatory compliance. In a bid to combat money laundering, market manipulation and even terror funding, the rising tide of conduct-based regulations continues to challenge […]
With the ongoing review of the standard of proof in Solicitors Disciplinary Hearings, Steve Roberts, who heads up Richard Nelson LLP’s SRA services, takes a look at proceedings in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and asks whether any change is needed. What is the SDT? The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal is constituted under s.46 of The Solicitors […]
Images and videos are some of the most compelling forms of evidence that can be presented in a courtroom. Yet it is important that the steps we take when preparing them stand up to scrutiny. Within the field of forensic image and video analysis one of the biggest issues we face is the CSI effect: […]
Was #MeToo appropriate and effective for tackling sexual harassment? In this article, we try to answer how social media has changed such claims in law.
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