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What is Net Neutrality?

Later today the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) will take a vote on repealing President Obama’s 2015 legislation on Net Neutrality. The key question on many peoples’ lips are, ‘what is net neutrality and will it affect me?’. The fact is, if the legislation is repealed, the repercussions will affect everyone worldwide. Net Neutrality is... The [...]

Remembrance Sunday

  This weekend will see the people of Britain pay their respects to the men and women who gave their lives during the first world war. Up and down the country people will be able to attend memorials and services in remembrance. In Manchester city centre, the Remembrance Sunday service will be held at the [...]

The Counter Offer

So you are about to resign? Take a few moments to think things through. Feelings: You initially considered changing companies because your present position can no longer offer the growth potential to match your experience. It is true to say that your present company has helped you progress professionally and as a result, you may [...]

Could Being a Paralegal Be the Best Route to Success?

The recruitment landscape is changing dramatically. In 2014, 50% of all legal hires in England & Wales were in London. It’s now nearer 30%. Law firms are “Northshoring” to save costs by up to 30% on salaries and office space/overheads. But that’s not all they are doing. Lawtech is the biggest proportional growth area for [...]

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What if the odds are stacked against you?

Getting a new job isn’t easy. On many occasions, you might not even get an interview. Or when you do get in the room, it’s all too common to worry that better candidates have already interviewed. Nerves can take over too, whereby you end up over talking and waffling, not saying enough or perhaps [...]

Friday Fun-in-Law

In Manchester University’s School of Law – the lecturer was keen for his students to expand their thinking, so he brought in two of his lawyer friends to attend a lecture. He asked his two friends “What would happen if a family are at a zoo and one child falls into the tiger's pen and [...]