Lawyer reaches settlement in pregnancy discrimination Employment Tribunal claim

August 27, 2013

A female lawyer at a Truro-based law firm has settled her Employment Tribunal claim against her former employer after she alleged that she had been discriminated against and dismissed because of her gender. Ms Kate Baker, 33, started working for Follett Stock, a Truro-based law firm, in 2011 as a solicitor. However, the employment relationship […]

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What Qualifies as Sexual Harassment in the Modern Workplace?

August 22, 2013

(US law) Dealing with a sexual harassment case can be incredibly difficult. Your reputation is at stake, especially if you are filing a suit against your employer or associates. Some people often think the person being harassed is trying to embarrass others, and these cases often bring a lot of criticism. It is important to […]

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Does Goldman Sachs Have Too Much Political Influence?

August 21, 2013

Goldman Sachs is one of the largest and most influential multinational investment firms in the world. Founded in 1869 by German-born immigrants, Marcus and Henry Goldman, and later joined by Marcus’ son-in-law, Samuel Sachs, Goldman Sachs has grown to a market capitalization of over $70 billion. A company this large is sure to receive attention […]

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Do you own your LinkedIn contacts? Are you sure?

August 20, 2013

The following is a case comment on the recent English litigation (Whitmar Publications Limited v Gamage and Others) where an injunction was granted to restrain ex-employees from using LinkedIn contacts. When an employee leaves an organisation and moves to another firm the previous employer will be keen to protect confidential information. Trade secrets, business know-how […]

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Court of Justice of the European Union rejects appeals from FIFA and UEFA

August 16, 2013

On the 18th July 2013 the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued its decision on an appeal brought by FIFA and UEFA (the world and European football organisations) against the UK and Belgium. This was the final chapter in a saga dating back to 2007. The case concerned the restriction on the […]

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Are UK law firms vulnerable to the recession?

August 15, 2013

With the economic downturn lasting longer than had originally been expected, there’s the chance that UK law firms could fall victim to the ongoing tough times. Lawyers in London as well as other regions around the country may be forced to address the sectors of the market that they currently work in and try to adapt to a […]

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Licence to Bill: Private Investigators will need papers before offering you their services

August 15, 2013

Anyone acting as a private detective will now have to hold a licence or cease doing business. The news comes following a recent announcement by Home Secretary Theresa May and it is thought the new laws will come into effect in England and Wales in the autumn of 2014. In a statement the Home Office […]

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Fundamental Concepts of Trademark Law

August 14, 2013

Trademark law is an essential part of business and assists in protecting your assets. Without trademarks, goods and/or services would be confused for one another. What do trademarks protect? They protect a name, phrase, symbol (logo), design and any other related words. There is a process in place to assess trademark filings in the court […]

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Transgender American TV personality sues network for $2.5 million

August 12, 2013

The Daily Mail reports that a transgender TV personality is suing the network that she appears on after she claims that she was discriminated against because of her gender orientation. B. Scott, born Brandon Scott Sessoms, 32, claims that he was discriminated against at the recent BET Awards because he was wearing women’s clothes. He […]

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Whistleblower pursuing Employment Tribunal claim offered 56 pence in compensation

August 12, 2013

A whistleblower based at Southend University Hospital has been offered just 56 pence in compensation for her whistleblowing claim in the Employment Tribunal. Mrs Gillian Austin, 58, is litigating against Southend University Hospital after she contended that she had been subjected to six months of victimization for allegedly blowing the whistle on the hospital. Mrs […]

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