According to Modern Attorney, about 400,000 personal injury claims are filed each year. A majority of these are settled out of court, but a small number make their way to trial. If you are a personal injury attorney, it's important to make sure your client leaves the court properly compensated. Regardless of the number of […]
Eco-friendly, sustainable, biodegradable, carbon-free, better for the planet, fair trade: these are claims that are multiplying in the marketing messaging of companies from all industries.
A strong or weak trademark can fundamentally alter the trajectory of a business. This month we speak with Rigel Moss McGrath, a Chartered trademark attorney and partner at HGF, who explores how trademarks and IP law are developing today and what SMEs should be aware of when looking to protect their brand from third-party interference.
Being on the wrong side of the law can be scary, especially when you might be facing drug charges, a DWI or DUI, or something equally as serious. While your thoughts might be on jail time and the severe consequences of your actions, it can also be worth thinking about hiring a defence lawyer, especially […]
On Monday, US district judge Loretta Preska found Steven Donziger to be guilty of six contempt charges brought against him for refusing to transfer evidence in a complex legal dispute that set Donziger directly against oil company Chevron. Preska said that the lawyer had “repeatedly and willfully” defied court orders and said it was time […]
From dog bites to drunk drivers, a personal injury claim can arise in a whole host of situations. The legal definition of a personal injury is when a person's body, mind, or emotions are injured as a result of the negligence, carelessness, or wrongful conduct of another person. Personal injury law, also known as tort […]
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 […]
During trans-vaginal mesh surgery, a plastic mesh is inserted into the opening of the vagina. This mesh is left in the vagina to support the womb. The trans-vaginal mesh implant is a widely prescribed treatment for common complications following childbirth, such as pelvic organ prolapse where the internal organs bulge into the vagina, or urinary […]
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