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drones drone law rwk goodman
Uncategorised  |  07:08:18
“Is assault by drone now an inevitability?”
It is a surprise to many that we have not seen a proliferation of drone based assaults already. Drones potentially offer surprise, lethality and stand-off - all in a relatively straightforward 'off-the shelf’ available form that can be difficult to trace forensically and which has a limited risk for the “pilot”.
Uncategorised  |  07:08:18
Is the Government finally ready to end inequality against families at inquests?
An inquest into the death of a loved one is a difficult and emotional process. Without legal representation, it is the task of the families themselves to ask the right questions during the inquest to try and get vital answers about the circumstances of their loved one’s death. However, in the past the government has made this more difficult than it needs to be. So have recent calls to change been heeded?
trade secrets data rwk goodman
Uncategorised  |  06:08:18
What’s the secret? New protection for company trade secrets comes in to force
One of a company’s biggest assets is its knowledge, including secret formulas, bespoke selling methods, customer lists, software algorithms and designs.
Health care GDPR social care rwk goodman
Uncategorised  |  03:08:18
Data breaches in the health and care sector
As we are all well aware by now, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on 25 May 2018 and with it came a duty on all organisations to report certain types of personal data breaches to relevant supervisory authorities.
Opinion  |  02:08:18
Key terms in New Build Conveyancing
According to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Housing Statistical Release on 28 June 2018; there were 160,470 completions of new build properties from January 2018 to March 2018. This is an 8% increase from 2017. There are clearly many people purchasing new build homes. However, do these prospective buyers understand the terminology frequently used by their solicitors and the developers?
blockchain property land registry
Uncategorised  |  01:08:18
Will HM Land Registry be revolutionised by blockchain?
Blockchain has been hailed the second generation of the internet and is better known for being the technology behind cryptocurrencies. The use of blockchain however, goes beyond cryptocurrencies and can be applied to a number of industries. A recent example being, Microsoft and Ernest & Young’s joint project which looks to find a more efficient way of managing royalty payments in the gaming industry. Blockchain is likely to transform a number of industries and property is no exception.
Information technology director rwk goodman
Uncategorised  |  01:08:18
New IT Director Completes Business Services Leadership Team at RWK Goodman
Law firm RWK Goodman has appointed its first Director of IT, completing its business services leadership team. Ben Short joins RWK Goodman from Capita Specialist Services where he was Portfolio IT Director for the...
Uncategorised  |  31:07:18
Shocking statistics show how the state continues to fail to protect lives
Official figures released on 25 July have shown that deaths in police custody have risen by nearly 65% to their highest figure in 10 years, with 23 people dying in the last year alone. These deaths occurred either in police cells or whilst being taken to hospital following detention in a police cell or arrest.
Uncategorised  |  30:07:18
Customer become insolvent? Here’s how you can get your goods back
In a competitive market, offering your goods on credit is often a commercial necessity. But what if your customer becomes insolvent before they have paid for the goods? In this scenario, you will want your goods back – and to have a realistic chance of getting them back, you need to consider your contract before supply takes place.
Uncategorised  |  27:07:18
Is it time for Inheritance Tax to be simplified?
We have contributed to a public consultation run by the Office of Tax Simplification on how the UK’s inheritance tax regime could be made simpler and more accessible.
Opinion  |  27:07:18
How did talcum powder become contaminated with asbestos? What you need to know
Abbie Porter from our expert mesothelioma team looks at the news that talcum powder could have been contaminated with asbestos, and what this means for the future.
care home manager rwk goodman
Uncategorised  |  26:07:18
DoLS reforms – draft Bill seeks increased obligations for care home managers
The current Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards system (“DoLS”), for authorising arrangements for those who lack capacity to lawfully be deprived of their liberties, has been widely acknowledged as being in urgent need of reform.
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