August 2021 – Page 29 – Legal Tech Monitor

Labor Attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, File…

August 5, 2021August 5, 2021admin

This post was originally published on this siteUnited Natural Foods West, Inc. allegedly violated the California Labor Code by failing to provide their employees with legally required meal and rest breaks, as well as allegedly failed to pay… (PRWeb August 05, 2021) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/labor_attorneys_at_blumenthal_nordrehaug_bhowmik_de_blouw_llp_file_suit_against_united_natural_foods_west_inc_for_allegedly_failing_to_provide_required_rest_breaks/prweb18104108.htm

Tinnelly Law Group Promotes Matt Plaxton to Partner

August 5, 2021August 5, 2021admin

This post was originally published on this siteTinnelly Law Group, a premier California HOA law firm, announces the promotion of attorney Matthew T. Plaxton, Esq. to Partner. (PRWeb August 05, 2021) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/tinnelly_law_group_promotes_matt_plaxton_to_partner/prweb18111399.htm

Public Health Policy Expert Renée D. Coleman-Mitchell Joins…

August 5, 2021August 5, 2021admin

This post was originally published on this siteVisionary practitioner with decades of experience in government, private, and non-profit sectors to serve as Chief Strategist and Advisory Board Member (PRWeb August 05, 2021) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/public_health_policy_expert_renee_d_coleman_mitchell_joins_readyglobal_in_dual_leadership_roles/prweb18113139.htm

Governing the automation of public decision-making

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021Legal Futures

This post was originally published on this siteAs the A-level results scandal in 2020 proved, scrutinising the ever-increasing use of algorithms and big data by government is essential in ensuring they operate fairly, lawfully and without bias. The post Governing the automation of public decision-making appeared first on Legal Futures.

Solicitors should offer clients more choice than single barrister

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021Nick Hilborne

This post was originally published on this siteClients referred to barristers by solicitors were unaware that they had a choice of barrister, “nor did they feel able or equipped to make that choice”, a report for the Bar Standards Board has found. The post Solicitors should offer clients more choice than single barrister appeared first […]

Partners and staff at listed law firm cash in £14m worth of shares

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021Neil Rose

This post was originally published on this sitePartners and staff at DWF – the only law firm listed on the main London Stock Exchange – have sold nearly £14m of shares, some 4% of its issued share capital. The post Partners and staff at listed law firm cash in £14m worth of shares appeared first […]

Appeal judges reject “binary” approach to negligence claim

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021Nick Hilborne

This post was originally published on this siteThe Court of Appeal has rejected as “too binary” the approach taken by a High Court judge when striking out a negligence claim against lawyers over their former client’s capacity to litigate. The post Appeal judges reject “binary” approach to negligence claim appeared first on Legal Futures.

Family lawyers need to replace billing targets with new business model

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021Nick Hilborne

This post was originally published on this siteFamily lawyers should scrap billing targets and develop a new business model, a senior practitioner has said, while criticising the failure to continue pushing collaborative law. The post Family lawyers need to replace billing targets with new business model appeared first on Legal Futures.

Climate change concerns for coastal properties in landslide prone areas

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021Legal Futures

This post was originally published on this siteA major 40 m landslide occurred at Nefyn Bay in North Wales earlier this year sparking concern for nearby residents and business owners. The area is prone to regular small-scale cliff collapses due to the superficial deposits of clays and silts making up Nefyn Bay which are easily […]

Surrogacy: The Pathway for Future Families

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021Legal Futures

This post was originally published on this siteThis week is an important time for surrogacy as it marks ‘National Surrogacy Week’ and Anne-Marie Hamer at Spencer West LLP; Member of IDR focuses on how the area of Surrogacy law is there to shape the future, and what ‘the future holds for surrogacy around the world’. […]