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The Effect of Coronavirus on Equality and Diversity at the Bar

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Ed Vickers QC explores how the pandemic has impacted those at the Bar and how BAME barristers and those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds will be hit the hardest.

Covid-19: What Are the Main Challenges for In-House Counsel?

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In this article, member firms of Ius Laboris provide guidance on the main employment issues around both operating…

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World IP Day: Are Patents Proving that the World Will Become Greener?

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As the recent World IP Day (April 26) puts the spotlight on sustainability, IP specialists say the energy sector is…

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The Power of Remote Working During the Pandemic Crisis

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UK and US Leave and Pay Provisions During Coronavirus

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From Wooing to Suing: How Sexual Harassment Could Land Your Law Firm in Hot Water

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Should You Choose a Boutique Firm to Represent You?

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The Positives and Negatives of Family Law in Lockdown

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The full fallout is yet unknown, but COVID-19 has certainly had an immediate impact on family law - some positives…

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Separated Parents and COVID-19: Child Custody in Quarantine

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It has now been more than two months since the UK government introduced lockdown measures in response to the…

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Who Will Bear the Risk and Cost for Coronavirus Construction Delays?

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The terms of the contract will, of course, allocate the risk and cost of the Coronavirus. Although I have studied…

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Maintenance, Custody and Injunctions: Covid-19’s Impact on Divorced Couples

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Dorsey & Whitney Ends Partnership with Minneapolis Prosecutors

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The prominent Minneapolis-based law firm will end its pro bono Minneapolis City Attorney’s programme.

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The Positives and Negatives of Family Law in Lockdown

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The full fallout is yet unknown, but COVID-19 has certainly had an immediate impact on family law - some positives…

Why You Should Always Contact A Lawyer After a Workplace Injury

Jun 3, 2020

2020: The Year of EU Crypto-Asset Regulation?

Jun 2, 2020

Separated Parents and COVID-19: Child Custody in Quarantine

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Who Is at Fault When a House Guest Gets Injured?

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How Can Machine Learning Help Us Keep Fraudsters at Bay?

May 29, 2020

Litigation Finance: the Fast-Growing Way to Fund Your Claims

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Second Legal Charges Explained

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The DGCCRF and Online Platforms’ Duty to Inform Consumers

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Pride Yourself at Work: LGBT+ Inclusivity in the Workplace

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Everything You Need to Know about Equal Pay

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The Positives and Negatives of Family Law in Lockdown

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The full fallout is yet unknown, but COVID-19 has certainly had an immediate impact on family law - some positives…

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2020: The Year of EU Crypto-Asset Regulation?

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The regulation of crypto-assets in the EU has, to date, consisted of a patchwork of national rules, with EU…

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The DGCCRF and Online Platforms’ Duty to Inform Consumers

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An in-depth analysis of the results of the French market surveillance authority's investigation of digital…

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Ethical Home Practice In a Pandemic

May 21, 2020 0

Most attorneys are still working from their homes as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. It is unclear when they will be…

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A Family Lawyer’s Advice to Law Firms Coping with COVID-19

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Over the last two months, attorneys across the country have been forced to adjust to this “new normal” due to…

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COVID-19: Prepare for the Flood of Insurance-Related Litigation

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COVID-19 has disrupted the world beyond predictions, and no sector has been exempt from the upheaval. As a result,…

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How Traditional Law Firms Can Adopt Digital Recruitment During Lockdown

May 18, 2020 0

COVID-19 lockdown measures have had a major impact on the way we run day to day business, and UK law firms in…

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Privacy and Security Provisions Must Improve If the COVID-19 Contact Tracing App…

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As the UK's lockdown measures ease, the government is looking to restart its contact tracing efforts – but the app…

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Why COVID-19 Has Turned Lawyers Into Business Consultants

May 14, 2020 0

The traditional network of advice and support that surrounds business leaders has broken down. How has the role of…

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How Legislative Review Could Preserve the Future of the NHS

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In February, before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the UK, the National Audit Office declared the NHS ‘seriously…

Which Video Conferencing Tool Is Best for Lawyers?

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The whole business world has moved online and platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Hangouts are being used…

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Impostor Syndrome and How It Impacts Your Career Success

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Have you ever felt scared of being found out? Of feeling out of your depth? Of not being good or resilient enough?

Is Coronavirus Global Governance’s Failure?

Jaya Harrar May 29, 2020 0

Should we have expected governments across the world to be better prepared for COVID-19 or did global governance fail us?

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FAQ: What Can US Businesses Facing Financial Challenges During Covid-19 Do?

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