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Uncategorised  |  08:05:17
What can we learn from Barclays boss’ hunt for a whistleblower?
The chief executive of Barclays, Jes Staley, is facing serious action after he sought to uncover the identity of an employee whistleblower last year with the assistance of a US law enforcement agency. In September 2016, the Finance Conduct Authority (FCA) imposed new rules on banks to protect the anonymity and confidentiality of whistleblowers. But Mr Staley claims his actions were an honest mistake and he was trying to protect the employee’s identity…are you convinced?
The Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Bill
Uncategorised  |  05:05:17
The Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Bill receives Royal Assent
The Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Bill received Royal Assent on 27 April 2017. It is expected to come into force in October 2017.
Uncategorised  |  01:05:17
Witness appeal: Did you know Donald Hawkins?
Did you go to or work at St Anne’s County Primary School in Stanwell, Middlesex in between 1972 – 1974? Did you know Donald Hawkins? Our specialist asbestos claims team has been instructed by...
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Opinion  |  27:04:17
What are the legal rights of a Deliveroo cyclist?
What happens if a Deliveroo courier is knocked off their bike and injured? Or what happens if they damage someone else’s vehicle?
Uncategorised  |  21:04:17
The increased cost of Tier 2 sponsorship – could your business be impacted?
With effect from 6 April 2017, a skills charge is payable by organisations which sponsor skilled workers under Tier 2 of the points-based system. For large employers, the charge is £1,000 per sponsored migrant, per year, payable at the time the certificate is assigned to the migrant.
Uncategorised  |  20:04:17
Legal Aid: How ‘exceptional’ really is Exceptional Funding in family law?
Following the removal of legal aid from most family law cases in 2012, and in light of the recent tragic judgment of the Charlie Gard Ruling, we look how the judiciary are commenting on this issue and how a family or individual would to qualify for legal aid.
Uncategorised  |  20:04:17
Social care bulletin | April 2017
Welcome to the April edition of the monthly bulletins from our Social Care team.
Uncategorised  |  20:04:17
Is divorce a financial clean break?
So you’ve made the difficult decision to get divorced. As far as you’re concerned, there are no joint assets to divide and you’re clear that once the divorce is over you can each go on your way and start afresh. Does your ‘decree absolute’ mean that your financial affairs with your ex are resolved forever?
Uncategorised  |  20:04:17
Concussion in professional sport- a legal headache for the industry?
The Football Association and Professional Footballers’ Association have recently announced that they are to commission a study into the potential links between heading footballs and brain damage.
Uncategorised  |  18:04:17
What to expect when qualifying as a solicitor
The much anticipated day of qualification has finally arrived but what should you expect as a newly qualified solicitor? Juliette Sanderson Neil, who has recently qualified into RWK Goodman's Employment team, explains more.
Opinion  |  14:04:17
Court of Appeal Judgment: First Subsea Ltd v Balltec Ltd and others [2017] EWCA Civ 186
In First Subsea Ltd v Balltec Ltd and others [2017] EWCA Civ 186 the Court of Appeal had to make a judgment on whether a director found to be in breach of fiduciary duty could rely on a limitation defence under the Limitation Act 1980.
Uncategorised  |  13:04:17
What personal assets are included in divorce?
A recent report found that judges are increasingly unlikely to look at dividing personal possessions in divorce settlements. This means that valuable items like designer watches, jewellery or handbags may be kept by the owner.
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