Getting into any vehicular accident can be highly stressful, but it can be particularly traumatic if you were hit as a pedestrian. For many individuals who travel by foot, the roadways can be dangerous. You must be aware of what to do in the unfortunate event you have been struck by a vehicle. Here are […]
Emerging investment advisory and wealth management firms often find themselves in a challenging position — on their “compliance heels” — when they begin operations or first become registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Below, Eugenie Warner discusses the obstacles facing these start-ups and offers three tips to help them add value for clients while meeting ever-greater regulatory demands.
Marie Napoli is an experienced litigator in cases of defective health and hygiene products that have been targeted at women. Below, she explores some of the most high-profile cases of defective products harming women in the USA and the legal action that resulted, while also examining the regulations that allowed these products to be sold on store shelves.
Each day, human lives are lost in car accidents. While the vehicles we drive get safer and easier to manoeuvre with each new version, the human factor remains the weak link of the chain. Distracted drivers (usually by smartphones), driving under the influence, or speeding are only a few factors that lead to car accidents. […]
Ridesharing is a transportation service that allows passengers to use an app to book a driver immediately through their smartphones. Many transportation companies use this method, but the most prominent are Uber and Lyft. Both drivers and passengers admit that, while it’s convenient, accidents can still happen. Drivers can sustain injuries as well and will […]
Over the past decade, the legal aid system has been dramatically impacted by financial cuts. The 2013 Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act (LASPO) saw £350 million knocked off of the £2 billion legal aid budget, resulting in vast numbers of people losing access to much-need legal support. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it has been […]
Going through an accident at your workplace can be very traumatic and painful. You must regain your senses as soon as possible after the operation or medication in order to claim your fundamental rights. A personal injury means that another person or organisation is liable to pay for your compensation, including your mental and physical […]
Are boards of directors truly holding senior leaders accountable on the same basis as everyone else in the organisation? Ty Francis MBE, Chief Advisory Officer at LRN Corporation, explains why equal organisational justice — holding all employees accountable regardless of their rank or financial performance — is an essential building block of ethical corporate culture. […]
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