…Maritime experts expect potentially complicated, lengthy litigation Ben Eguzozie, in Port Harcourt As earlier reported by Business A.M. on March 30 that various parties (cargo owners and their representatives, Ever Given vessel, Suez Canal operators, among others) would be up for a potentially complicated and lengthy international litigation, to recoup costs …
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Anger as Tory MPs vote against register for stalkers and domestic abusers – The Guardian
The government is facing growing anger after voting against putting serial stalkers and domestic abusers on a national register, despite briefing they were likely to support the measures following the death of Sarah Everard. Conservative MPs voted against amendments to the domestic abuse bill on Thursday that would have placed serial domestic abusers and stalkers …
Dividing Retirement Benefits in a Divorce
One of the most often asked questions about equitable distribution of marital assets is how a retirement asset is divided between spouses. The answer depends largely on the type of retirement account being divided and what rules are associated with the retirement account. All retirement accounts are not alike. The first question that must be …
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Patent Litigation Defining the Scope of an IPR Deposition – The National Law Review
The regulations governing discovery in an inter partes review (“IPR”) proceeding do not provide for the same methods of discovery available in a patent infringement lawsuit. As such, when opportunities for discovery present themselves in an IPR proceeding, it is important to capitalize on them. Attorneys need to understand the differences between the discovery allowed in a federal lawsuit …
Filing for Divorce? What Women Need To Know Beforehand
More than half of the prospective clients who call me are women. Women tend to initiate divorce proceedings–including filing for divorce, more than men. Women, however, may not be completely prepared for the divorce process. During the first consultation(s) I have with a woman considering filing for divorce, there are certain things that I always …
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Did I Do The Right Thing? Advice For Second Thoughts About Divorce
“Did I do the right thing?” is probably a question that many newly separated and divorced men and women ask themselves. Even though in your heart you knew separating was the best thing, time starts to bring loneliness, emptiness and fear into the mix, and it’s easy to have second thoughts about divorce. “Maybe …
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Divorce regret is real – so does getting back with an ex ever work?
During lockdown divorce has boomed, hitting its highest point since 2014. But while recent circumstances have pushed many to breaking point, some splits will inevitably spark regret. This week, Gwyneth Paltrow revealed that she had not wanted to divorce her ex-husband, Coldplay singer Chris Martin. “I never wanted to not be married to the father …
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Kelly Clarkson admits she can ‘NEVER imagine getting married again’ after nasty divorce from ex Bran…
KELLY Clarkson admitted she can “NEVER imagine getting married again” after her nasty divorce from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. She also recently admitted that she can’t stop crying over her failed marriage. 11 Kelly Clarkson revealed she can’t fathom going through another marriageCredit: The Kelly Clarkson Show 11 She asked Gwyneth Paltrow how she was able …
Litigation Privilege can protect your Accident Investigation – Lexology
The Irish High Court has recently held that an Accident Investigation Report Form completed by an employer following a workplace accident is protected by litigation privilege. Mr Ladislav Kunzo suffered a workplace injury in Kepak Meat Processors on 14 September 2016. Four weeks later, he consulted with his solicitor who then wrote an initial letter …
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Why ‘human intelligence’ is vital to asset tracing litigation
By Adrian Leppard CBE, former Commissioner of the City of London Police Investigations relating to commercial litigation and money laundering primarily focus on evidence that is both publicly available and easily retrievable. It can, nevertheless, be challenging to find evidence of the truth, especially when those who are motivated to hide the evidence have taken …
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