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Flagship law will make UK safest place in the world to be online, says minister
The UK will be the safest place in the world to be online – especially for children – under a landmark new law, a minister has said. Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay was speaking as the long-awaited flagship Online Safety Bill cleared Parliament and headed for royal assent. The legislation, which has been years in the drafting, imposes new legal duties on big tech companies and service providers, overseen by the regulator Ofcom, headed by veteran TV executive Lord Grade of Yarmouth. The reforms come in response to continuing concern about youngsters accessing pornographic content online, child sexual abuse in […]
Improvements recommended to Arbitration Act 1996 to ensure UK position as international arbitration leader
Law Commission publishes final recommendations to update the Arbitration Act 1996 and puts forward draft legislation. Commission advocates for maintaining the Act’s core principles while introducing improvements to help strengthen the UK’s position as a foremost destination for arbitration. Improvements include measures to strengthen arbitrator immunity, improve the efficiency of cases, and clarify powers of the court. The Commission’s recommendations seek to ensure the law remains fit for purpose and promote the UK as a leading destination for international arbitration. After thorough consultation with a broad range of industry specialists, the Commission has concluded that the central tenets of the […]
How courts are responding to the unique challenges of cryptocurrency litigation
The cryptocurrency landscape Since the creation of Bitcoin in 2009, there has been a surge of investment in the cryptocurrency market, which has a current market capitalisation of $1.26 trillion. Given the scale and ubiquity of investment, cryptocurrency-related disputes have become a burgeoning area of interest for stakeholders, spurred by the ongoing ‘crypto winter’, which has heralded an influx of lawsuits and regulatory complaints in various cases around the world. In anticipation of cryptocurrency litigation evolving to become a norm, this article looks at notable cases from Singapore and the UK and analyses some of the potential difficulties faced by […]
City shake up to boost growth firms and unleash investment in unicorns of tomorrow
C ITY traders are launching a market that will make it easier for big investors to buy shares in unlisted companies, potentially ending decades of frustration and aiding calls from the government for pension funds to give more support to “fast growth” firms. With investors increasingly vexed with the stock market – share values are low which makes it hard to attract new London floats – JP Jenkins is linking with Square Mile stalwarts Winterflood Securities to match buyers and sellers in UK growth businesses. JP Jenkins CEO Mike McCudden says:“There’s a problem. Unlike the US, growth companies in […]
Financial Abuse in a Marriage: Signs and Steps to Take if You’re a Victim
Everyone understands the significance and power of money. It’s not supposed to buy us happiness, but it sure can make us comfortable, and provide choices in our lives. Money can be used to make insecure people feel successful, it can be used to be loving, generous, and thoughtful, and it can also be used as a weapon in a marriage to control a partner silently. Using money to control someone is financial abuse. Financial abuse in a marriage doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Conversations around abuse in marriage typically include physical, sexual, emotional, and verbal abuse, while financial abuse […]
What Should You Do With Your Wedding Photos After Divorce?
I’ll never forget how I felt when I realized I found “the one.” Forget the guy, I’m talking about my wedding dress! Standing in front of the mirror in an off white strapless Werkstatt gown, sophisticated with a little bling, but classy and elegant, I felt so beautiful and happy. All my dreams were coming true. Until they weren’t, and 8 years later, I found myself divorced with a wedding dress in a box, along with my wedding photos after divorce, and all my other marriage mementos. So, when you get divorced, what do you do with your wedding dress? […]
Being Petty in Divorce: You’re Only Hurting You
One of my least favorite words is petty, and being petty really bothers me. Sometimes I catch myself being petty, and all it does is make me feel badly about myself. When I see others acting petty, it bothers me a lot. Being petty in divorce happens a lot. I see it. According to The Free Dictionary, if something is petty, that means it’s trivial, not of big importance. I’m not saying divorce is trivial, what I’m saying is, divorced people sometimes make a big issue out of petty matters. Also, being petty means a lack of generosity. Here are […]
Coping with Divorce Stress? Use This Quick Calming Strategy
Getting divorced is never easy, especially if you’re dealing with an uncooperative ex. It can feel like your world has been turned upside down and you’re probably overwhelmed by all the decisions to be made. If you’re stressed out to the max, it’s important to have a strategy for coping with divorce stress to make sure you stay emotionally strong during the process. Seeking emotional support from your friends and family, connecting with a divorce support group or speaking with a counselor about what you are experiencing can help relieve some of the stress you’re feeling. You can also manage […]
Law change ‘at earliest opportunity’ so offenders can be forced to attend sentencing
T he Justice Secretary has vowed to change the law at the “earliest opportunity” to ensure serious offenders can be forced to attend their sentencing following the refusal by child murderer Lucy Letby to appear in the dock. The 33-year-old was not present to hear words of condemnation from the judge and victims’ families at Manchester Crown Court on Monday, prompting further outrage. Letby was given a whole-life order at the hearing after last week being convicted of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of six more. Earlier this year, Justice Secretary Alex Chalk said the Government […]
The Importance of Putting Together Your Divorce Team
When a couple decides to divorce they embark on a process that is complex and one that they likely don’t understand. Unless a couple is educated about the divorce process or has the right guidance, their first call is often to a divorce lawyer. While in some instances retaining a lawyer is the right first move, I want to address why putting together a divorce team makes sense, and why it can get you a better overall outcome in your divorce. Let’s get back to calling a divorce attorney first. What if mediating their divorce makes sense because it is […]