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2nd March 2023In these volatile times, with so much uncertainty, are adhering to values really that important to business decisions?
In the current economic and political climate, border tensions, the collapse of a tech bank or any number of factors, can instantly and dramatically impact the shape and direction of both local and global economies.
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2nd March 2023Law on the separation of finances on divorce to be reviewed
It is welcome news that the government will be commissioning a review of the law on the division of finances on divorce. The current law is contained in the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, and has developed through case law.
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1st March 2023The Dangers of Deepfakes
Deepfake /ˈdiːpfeɪk/: a video of a person in which their face or body has been digitally altered so that they appear to be someone else, typically used maliciously or to spread false information.
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1st March 2023Will you move in with me?
Buying a home, moving in together for the first time, and maybe even having a child - all exciting new milestones for many couples, whatever stage in life. Despite the joy this can bring, when there is no ring on a finger or wedding bells on the horizon couples may be unaware of what little protection they have should their relationship come to an end.
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28th February 2023Ban TikTok from all work devices – is it a good idea?
As Sky News reports, TikTok has been banned from UK government phones amid security concerns around the Chinese-owned video app. The question to be answered is whether the same should be applied to private sector businesses as well in this age of heightened paranoia about cyber attacks and vulnerability of confidential information.
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27th February 2023Pizza Express And All That Jazz
Pizza Express, the restaurant chain popular for its Leggera Padana pizza (according to the restaurant) and less popular for its ties to the jazz community is launching its own record label. For some, this will be seen as a bold move.
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25th February 2023Work parties and sexual harassment
Since we were locked down, these socials have not been confined to Christmas (even though the case I cite is Christmas related) and instead have become a more frequent way of encouraging staff to get together and come back into the office. But, employers need to keep an eye!
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25th February 2023GDPR: AI in grave trouble
How do you feel about the idea of training an AI using data taken from the dead? If the answer is 'pretty creeped out, actually', then is there anything you could do about it?
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10th February 2023What does ChatGPT mean for your business?
By now, everyone is likely to have heard of ChatGPT: the generative AI module which has taken the world by storm, with its ability to review and analyse a vast amount of content to produce a coherent stream of consciousness that is not too dissimilar from a human’s.
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