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Net Lawman

@NetLawman

Retailer of legal document templates. Strong advocate of use of plain English in law.

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Joined March 2009
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The rise of unequal #inheritance (and what disgruntled children can do about it). news.sky.com/story/the-rise-…
The rise of unequal inheritance (and what disgruntled children can do about it)

The rise of unequal inheritance (and what disgruntled children can do about it)

There has been a rise in parents leaving unequal amounts of inheritance to their children, a lawyer has told Sky News, and while it seems unfair, almost half of Britons think it's justified. Here we...

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TechGDPR@TechGDPR17 Feb 2025
🧐 Today’s ‘eyes on everywhere everyday’ culture - from the workplace to home, from the hospital to a supermarket - is in our latest Data Protection Digest. #gdpr #PrivacyLaws #dataprotection techgdpr.com/blog/data-prote…
Data protection digest 1-15 Feb 2025: an employer can’t track alleged ‘inactivity’ of workers via...

Data protection digest 1-15 Feb 2025: an employer can’t track alleged ‘inactivity’ of workers via...

TechGDPR’s review of the most important data-related stories: an employer can’t track workers via constant video monitoring and screengrabs

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As meeting participants, we worry that our colleagues will judge us — or worse yet, forget about us — if we don’t accept every invitation. s.hbr.org/49E9V52
The Psychology Behind Meeting Overload

The Psychology Behind Meeting Overload

Bad meetings are the bane of the corporate world — and yet despite what appears to be an overwhelming consensus that they’re often unnecessary and unproductive, many workplaces continue to struggle...

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@NetopiaEU11 Feb 2025
UK copyright law consultation ‘fixed’ in favour of AI firms, peer says #techcoup theguardian.com/technology/2… #CopyrightLaw #AIRegulations #UKLaw #AIvsCreatives #IntellectualProperty #TechEthics #AIControl #LegalDebate #CopyrightReform #GuardianTech
UK copyright law consultation ‘fixed’ in favour of AI firms, peer says

UK copyright law consultation ‘fixed’ in favour of AI firms, peer says

Exclusive: Beeban Kidron says plans will lead to ‘wholesale’ transfer of wealth from creative industries to tech sector

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@tfoxlaw21 Nov 2024
What does “Failure to Prevent Fraud” mean for your org? @armstrongjp breaks down 6 key principles & how to stay compliant with UK law. 📜 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4idbEEf #FraudPrevention #Compliance #UKLaw #BusinessEthics
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@BLaw16 Feb 2025
A series of lawsuits challenging federal agencies’ sharing of Americans’ personal data with Elon Musk’s federal cost-cutting group all have something in common: a 50-year-old privacy statute with little applicable precedent. news.bloomberglaw.com/privac…
DOGE-Triggered Data Lawsuits Center on Watergate-Era Privacy Law

DOGE-Triggered Data Lawsuits Center on Watergate-Era Privacy Law

A series of lawsuits challenging federal agencies’ sharing of Americans’ personal data with Elon Musk’s federal cost-cutting group all have something in common: a 50-year-old privacy statute with...

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Pressure to speak English in the workplace continues to grow. s.hbr.org/3it3Tez
How to Improve Your Business English

How to Improve Your Business English

Pressure to speak English in the workplace continues to grow as more and more companies invest in globalizing their teams. However, mastering a new language requires time and resources that many...

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Curious about what the Data Bill means for the Government's use of algorithms? Join this webinar from Open Rights Group next week to hear expert insight from PLP's own @SelmanCaroline:
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What's going on with data protection in the UK? The Data Bill will impact our lives, from increased AI decision-making to police access to data. Join our webinar to get the full picture. 🗓️ Wednesday 19 February 🕖 7pm GMT 📍 Online Register now ⬇️ openrightsgroup.org/events/w…
Webinar: Briefing on the UK’s Data Use and Access Bill | Open Rights Group

Webinar: Briefing on the UK’s Data Use and Access Bill | Open Rights Group

Join us for a discussion about how the Data Use and Access Bill will affect all of our rights.

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We all need to spend more time thinking, not just doing. Here's how doing less can be key for your business. entrepreneur.com/growing-a-b…
Why "Doing Less" Is The Key To Scaling Your Small Business These Next 6 Months

Why "Doing Less" Is The Key To Scaling Your Small Business These Next 6 Months

We all need to spend more time thinking, not just doing. Here's my plan for this year.

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💕 The language of love… and litigation legalcheek.com/2025/02/the-l…

The language of love… and litigation - Legal Cheek

The lawyerly skills that go hand in hand with romance

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Data breaches in the UK legal sector surged 39%, exposing 7.9M records. Human error remains a key risk. Learn how firms can respond. 👇 David Hansen, VP of Compliance at @netdocuments, shares his thoughts. tinyurl.com/4vpt9duz #LegalTech #CyberSecurity #DataProtection
UK legal data breaches surged 39%, exposing 7.9M records. Human error remains a key factor.

ALT UK legal data breaches surged 39%, exposing 7.9M records. Human error remains a key factor.

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The Rising Cost of Dying: A Record-Breaking Year for UK Funerals. Read our article below. #Funerals #Probate todayswillsandprobate.co.uk/…

The Rising Cost of Dying: A Record-Breaking Year for UK Funeral Expenses | Today's Wills and Probate

The cost of dying has never been higher: SunLife’s 2025 Cost of Dying report reveals that total costs have risen again to an averaging of £9,797,

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Instead of asking why something isn’t working or happening, start asking how it can be improved and what you can do better the next time. s.hbr.org/4bHMtpo
Stop Asking “Why” and Start Asking “How”

Stop Asking “Why” and Start Asking “How”

Many of the verbal instincts and reflexes that we pick up as children (copied from our parents and teachers, who in turn copied them from their parents and teachers) actually undermine our effectiv...

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One key issue highlighted in this report about #probate delays is the difficulty in locating #executors and #beneficiaries. We have extensive experience in this area and a strong track record of success. which.co.uk/news/article/sur…

Surge in probate cases taking more than a year: can you avoid delays? - Which?

The number of applications taking longer than 12 months rose by 134% between 2020 and 2023, according to a Freedom of Information request

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@BLaw12 Feb 2025
Amazon was accused of violating federal wiretap and Washington state privacy laws by harvesting location data of tens of millions of unsuspecting Americans by licensing its software development tools to a variety of apps. news.bloomberglaw.com/privac…

Amazon Sued in First ‘My Health, My Data’ Privacy Dispute (2)

Amazon.com Inc. was accused of violating federal wiretap and Washington state privacy laws by harvesting location data of tens of millions of unsuspecting Americans by licensing its software develo...

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Majority of Employment Tribunal Claims Settle Prior to Final Hearing theemploymentlawsolicitors.c… #ukemplaw #employmentlaw #ukemploymentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #employmenttribunal
Employment Tribunal: Most Claims Settle Prior To Hearing

Employment Tribunal: Most Claims Settle Prior To Hearing

New research by Birketts has found that the majority of employment tribunal claims settle prior to reaching a final hearing

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Make AI a partner in strategic thinking, leadership development, and decision-making. s.hbr.org/3EzGpng
How AI Can Help Managers Think Through Problems

How AI Can Help Managers Think Through Problems

Gen AI has the potential to become a thought partner for managers, assisting them with strategic thinking, leadership development, and decision-making. But while two-thirds of managers see this...

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The number of practising solicitors has hit another all-time high along with the highest number of people entering the legal profession in seven years. Find out more in the Solicitors Regulation Authority Annual Report Summary. publications.sra.org.uk/annu… #Lawfirm #Lawyers
Cover - Annual Reports Summary 2022/23

Cover - Annual Reports Summary 2022/23

This Annual Report Summary covers our work during the 2022/23 year, highlighting key trends over the past few years.

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“The [British] Government is suggesting a wholesale transfer of wealth from a hugely successful [creative] sector that invests hundreds of millions in the UK - To a tech industry that extracts profit that ... will accrue largely to the US & indeed China.” bit.ly/4gDIGLo
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The UK is set to sell a record £13 billion of 10-year bonds after attracting the highest-ever demand for such securities trib.al/DnwJjsV
UK to Sell Record £13 Billion Bond as Bids Exceed All-Time High

UK to Sell Record £13 Billion Bond as Bids Exceed All-Time High

The UK sold a record £13 billion ($16 billion) of 10-year bonds after attracting the highest-ever demand for such securities from investors keen to lock in yields near multi-decade highs.

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