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AllAboutLaw Blog - the LPC and BPTC under Covid-19, the Windrush scandal and more
This week’s edition of the AllAboutLaw blog looks at the response of the legal industry to the spread of the Coronavirus, the projected development of the UK legal market, and the response to the publication of the Windrush scandal.
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COVID-19: “Junior lawyers cannot be left in limbo”, says JLD
With the COVID–19 virus having repercussions across all sectors and levels, the Junior Lawyers Division has outlined its concerns in a letter to the SRA.
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Designer plagiarism: what does fast fashion have to answer for?
The fast fashion market value is higher than $35bn, but creating cheap garments on demand has given birth to a more sinister trend—ripping off other brands, from high end fashion houses to smaller designers. Where does artistic interpretation end, and plagiarism begin?
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AllAboutLaw Blog: Coronavirus, the Uncensored Library and more
This week’s edition of the AllAboutLaw blog addresses the coronavirus and its impact on the economy, the Uncensored Library of Minecraft and the live-streaming of UK court hearings.
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Business law goes global: an introduction to the international legal services landscape
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AllAboutLaw Blog: International Women’s Day, the aviation industry and more
This week’s edition of the AllAboutLaw blog looks at the events held last Sunday to mark International Women’s Day, the necessity of innovation in the aviation industry, and Mexico’s disregard for mangroves in pursuit of oil.
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The business of Fashion: what are the current legal trends?
In this article, Simra (who you may know better as @theLondonLawStudent on Instagram) looks into the various trends and preoccupations of the fashion sector.
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Spotlight On: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, US Lawmaker
She's the congresswoman everyone is talking about. And as it turns out, AOC has done a lot for US law, too.
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International Women’s Day 2020: 5 Trailblazing Women Leading The Way
The legal sector and the commercial world have not historically been welcoming of women, and the fight to be given a seat on the table is far from over. Here are five women to watch in 2020 who are working to transform the sectors in which law operates.
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Ask an expert: how to have no regrets in your legal career
Matthew Kay, who heads up Vario from Pinsent Masons, knows a thing or two about building a career that is regret-free. Here, he shares his expertise on choosing the right legal path, and sticking to it.
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AllAboutLaw blog: the far-reaching effects of the coronavirus, the WikiLeaks trial and more
This week’s edition of the AllAboutLaw blog addresses the wider implications of the coronavirus, the hearing of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and a potential return to classical architecture.
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The Extinction Rebellion ban on protesting was deemed an abuse of power—will it make us see the law differently?
In light of the recent Extinction Rebellion (XR) protests, Jan Hill reflects on attitudes towards the law when it comes to the right to protest.
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AllAboutLaw Blog: Islamic marriages, EU data protection and Trump’s tweets
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Undocumented Deaths: Who’s Accountable?
The deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants in the back of a lorry in Essex highlights the tragic human dimension of global migrant smuggling.
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Diversity & inclusion at Osborne Clarke
Diversity & inclusion is becoming ever more important at law firms, and Osborne Clarke is no exception. We caught up with them to find out what’s in place at the firm.
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AllAboutLawBlog - Brexit negotiations, a New York state lawsuit, and more
In this week’s edition of the AllAboutLaw Blog, we address the difficulties facing the upcoming Brexit negotiations, the New York state’s plan to sue the Trump administration and the emergency terror law in the UK.
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All the details of White & Case’s virtual work placement
Traditionally, legal work placements are competitive, London-centric and difficult to find. Programmes like White & Case’s virtual work placement are changing the game and making law careers more accessible. Yohanna Wilson, Graduate Resourcing and Development Specialist at White & Case, elaborates on this innovative new offering.
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AllAboutLaw Blog: coronavirus, Airbus and more
Is the coronavirus discourse fuelling discrimination? Plus the largest settlement with a corporate malefactor and the judiciary’s diversity record, all in this week’s AllAboutLaw blog.
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“It could be the privacy case of the century”: Meghan Markle vs the press
With the Sussexes currently navigating their step back from royal duties, we take a look at their ongoing legal battle with the British press.
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AllAboutLaw Blog: ICJ orders imposed on Myanmar, a series of phone-hacking scandals and more
Standfirst: In this week’s edition of the AllAboutLaw Blog, we cover the unanimous decision of the UN’s highest court regarding Myanmar’s treatment of the Rohingya people, the alleged Saudi Arabian phone hacking scandals and the concerns of achieving a cashless society.
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RPC’s role in the diversity & inclusion space
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Vacation scheme facts: there are opportunities across the UK
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It’s time to bust the myth of the ‘ideal’ career path: embarking on a legal career – wherever
Jennifer O’Connell sheds some light on her experience of entering the legal sector via a less common route.
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Vacation scheme facts: you'll figure out what interests you