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19 Giu 2023
World Refugee Day – 20th June
To mark the World Refugee Day on the 20th June, we interviewed Kathryn Hoyle, Senior Regional Fundraiser for Greater Manchester, and William Nonge, Service Manager Refugee Support North West, both from the British Red Cross. The British Red Cross is the United Kingdom body of the worldwide neutral and impartial humanitarian network the International Red […]
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8 Giu 2023
IMD Solicitors has been awarded Law Firm of the Year (1-5 Partners)
We are thrilled to announce that IMD Solicitors has been awarded Law Firm of the Year (1-5 Partners) at the prestigious Manchester Legal Awards on June 8th, 2023! This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our incredible team. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients, both private and corporate, […]
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23 Mar 2023
Agreement as to the fees may not suffice to create a binding contract by e-mail
This article is especially for those who tend to negotiate their fees via e-mail exchange, which, as we know, is a usual practice these days. Solicitors do it as well, just as many of our clients do in their business practices. We often enter into agreements online with good usage of electronic signatures, to save […]
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14 Mar 2023
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
We are all different. Or, we are all diverse in many different ways. Both our teammates and clients are of different backgrounds, live in different countries, and speak different languages. Our purpose at IMD is to connect diverse communities and help minorities thrive, not only by providing legal services and assisting in international matters, but […]
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10 Mar 2023
UK Government Rejects Calls To Make Menopause A Protected Characteristic
The Government has published its response to the Women and Equalities Committee’s Menopause and the workplace report, rejecting several recommendations including the suggestion to make menopause a protected characteristic. The news has been met with disappointment by the Women and Equalities Committee as well as many organisations that support women in the workplace. Writing to the Government, […]
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16 Mar 2022
The importance of Intellectual Property in M&A deals
Almost every merger or acquisition (M&A) transaction raises intellectual property (IP) issues. In many cases, the target company’s intellectual property portfolio is the most valuable element of the business and the part that will truly help your company expand. However, even where intellectual property is not at the heart of the transaction, it is essential […]
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19 Dic 2021
The climate & ecological emergencies and the workplace
When the International Panel on Climate Change published its sixth report in August, the UN Secretary General, Antonio Gutierrez, described it as a “code red for humanity”. The Office for National Statistics reported this month that three quarters of adults now worry about climate change, citing anxiety, a sense of helplessness, and concern for family and […]
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26 Nov 2021
The climate and ecological emergencies and the workplace
When the International Panel on Climate Change published its sixth report in August, the UN Secretary General, Antonio Gutierrez, described it as a “code red for humanity”. The Office for National Statistics reported this month that three quarters of adults now worry about climate change, citing anxiety, a sense of helplessness, and concern for family and […]
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26 Nov 2021
Supporting workers in the Covid-19 vaccination programme
The Health Secretary Sajid Javid recently said we must remain cautious, not complacent in any way and that he hoped people can look forward to Christmas together. How can employers support workers in the Covid-19 vaccination programme? The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 obliges employers to take reasonable steps to reduce workplace risks, […]
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