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Why You Should Instruct Experts Directly

31st May 2018
We get back in touch with medical expert Richard Scott-Watson, who has previously touched on problems he faces in medico-legal cases. Our previous catch-up revealed if agencies should be used when looking for an expert, and this month, we delve deeper into the issue, speaking on why reports are rushed and its effect on a […]
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The Script Vs James Arthur: Unconscious Plagiarism & Intellectual Property

31st May 2018
Music is often a determined sequence of chords and rhythms, words and melodies, but sometimes a song has an ‘essence’; this is according to The Script’s lawyer, and plaintiff against James Arthur, Richard Busch. Below Robert Lundie Smith, Partner at EIP Legal, talks Lawyer Monthly through a complex history of subconscious copying and IP infringement […]
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Honest to Goodness: Winning Cases the Right Way

31st May 2018
Sam Houston specialises in litigation. He has handled cases for both the defense and plaintiff’s sides.  After focusing his practice on professional malpractice, representing doctors, lawyers and other business interests, in the last few years, he has begun handling business disputes for both plaintiff and defense sides. He speaks with Lawyer Monthly on how honesty […]
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Contract Negotiations: Now vs. Then

31st May 2018
Mobile phones are a great help in these days to secure this permanent accessibility not only during regular business hours. Sometimes a five-minute call on a Saturday or Sunday can make all the difference instead of having a client experiencing a dreadful weekend by receiving a phone call from its lawyer only on Monday. “It […]
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What Can You Legally Do When Construction Takes Too Long?

31st May 2018
By using the expertise he has gained over 50 years’ experience, firstly involved with on-site works, followed by managerial roles in construction, both in this country and overseas, Roger Gibson is a recognised and qualified Expert in the engineering and construction fields. Roger states: “I think it is important for a ‘party’ involved in a […]
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Why Pick the Energy Sector?

31st May 2018
Rosa Twyman is an energy regulatory lawyer and has exclusively practiced law in the energy industry since 2001, first as commercial oil and gas litigation counsel, and then specialising as an energy regulatory lawyer in oil, gas and electricity matters. She speaks to Lawyer Monthly about her role in the energy sector. Rosa touches on […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet Approves Long Sought Anti-Harassment Law

30th May 2018
Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers has passed a long sought anti-harassment law, which carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of up to SAR300,000. The Council of Ministers, which met in the port City of Jeddah, swiftly passed the law only a day after the 150-seat Shura Council, […]
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