The Fair Trading Amendment Bill aims to improve protections for consumers and businesses against unfair practices to promote a more sustainable, productive and inclusive economy. On 17 December 2019, the Fair Trading Amendment Bill (‘Bill’) was introduced to Parliament and is currently undergoing its First Reading. The Bill seeks to amend the Fair Trading Act […]
Sponsored Up to now, reorganizing under Bankruptcy Code chapter 11 was too expensive and onerous a task for most small businesses. However, thanks to the Small Business Reorganization Act which will soon be coming into effect, small business owners will have a better way to survive in the long-term. At the present time, the U.S.
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What To Do If You’re Involved in a Ridesharing Accident Paul Hyder – Ridesharing has seen a rise in popularity in cities across the US, in recent years. For many people, ordering an Uber or Lyft ride from an app is a natural thing to do. According to research, this especially applies to younger people.
The blue economy is of growing importance and gaining momentum amongst policymakers across the world. The earth’s surface is made up of 71 per cent. water, and billions of people rely on the oceans for their livelihoods and socioeconomic well‑being. However, the effects of climate change and human activities are destroying the biodiversity of our
The rate of technological change is accelerating fast, with a full three quarters of Asia Pacific-based business leaders now describing themselves as disrupted, rather than a disruptor, according to a new report on how businesses and regulators are adapting to tech change in the Asia Pacific region. In the research from global law firm Baker
5 Key Reasons Why Case Management Software Will Enhance Your Law Firm’s Efficiency Bob Richardson* – The legal industry is increasingly incorporating technological developments into the operations side of practice management and completing casework. Firms of all sizes, including solo practitioners, are realizing the benefits of using an integrated and accessible case management program. In
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Dan Brennan* Car accidents are the major cause of death among healthy citizens in the United States, with over 40,000 fatal accidents each year and 1.24 million globally. On average over 2 million US drivers receive some injury through auto accidents (check the infographic below for more stats on the auto accident details). Those are
When New Zealand MP Chloe Swarbrick let loose with her viral “OK, Boomer” snipe – after it completed its viral circuit and social media trending – also unleashed some generational warfare and an issue as to whether the comment is actually OK at work. American employment attorney Joseph Sirbak at Cozens O’Connor wrote that the
Accidents, by their sheer definition, can happen to anyone, anywhere. However, accidents do vary in where they happen, and to whom. Slip and fall accidents, for example, typically happen on property owned or maintained by someone else. In these cases, the property owner or manager may be held legally responsible. Slip and fall lawsuits are
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Can someone be made redundant when they are on parental leave? This article looks at when this can occur, the obligations of employers, and what is considered fair process during restructuring when an employee is on parental leave. Sometimes the needs of a business change and therefore restructuring must occur. This restructuring often includes making
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