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WBD named as top 50 most innovative law firm by Financial Times
17 Sep 2019
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has been recognised in the FT Innovative Lawyer Awards Europe 2019 and ranked 33rd in the FT's Top 50 Most Innovative Law Firms. The FT Innovative Lawyers Report represents a unique analysis of the legal industry through interviews, extensive research and analysis including robust client, independent and expert references.
WBD welcomes new trainee solicitors
12 Sep 2019
WBD has welcomed its 2019 trainee intake with 25 trainee solicitors joining the firm's UK offices.
Automated facial recognition: when does public interest override private rights?
12 Sep 2019
In the last week there have been two decisions, relating to the use of Facial Recognition (FR), with differing outcomes. So with the two decisions on FR providing two different outcomes, what sets them apart?
A brief note on Brexit court rulings
11 Sep 2019
On 17 September the UK Supreme Court will be required to choose between, or somehow reconcile, different decisions of the English High Court and the Scottish Court of Session on the lawfulness of Prime Minister Johnson's decision to prorogue Parliament.
Brexit: defaulting to "no deal"
09 Sep 2019
Even with royal assent, the emergency legislation that completed its House of Lords stages on 6 September cannot definitively rule out a "no deal" Brexit. Indeed, its terms simply provide a 19 October deadline for further steps to be taken in the House of Commons.
Working around the pensions tax problem?
05 Sep 2019
Waiting lists for routine surgery are reported to have risen by up to 50% in England because consultants have begun refusing to work beyond their planned hours after receiving unexpected tax bills, following new pension rules in 2016.
Public sector pensions: more flexibility to avoid pensions tax charges?
05 Sep 2019
Following concerns that pensions tax charges are forcing experienced staff out of the NHS Pension Scheme (NHSPS) and impacting services for patients, the Government has announced that it will be consulting on proposals to make pensions more flexible for NHS clinicians.
Brexit: election roulette?
05 Sep 2019
In the early hours of 5 September the government conceded that it will not use delaying tactics in the House of Lords to block the passage of the Bill designed to avert a "no deal" Brexit. The Bill completed its House of Commons stages on 4 September, and time has been reserved on 9 September for the House of Commons to consider any Lords' amendments. The House of Commons has then resolved to delay any adjournment up to 11 September until the Speaker has reported Royal Assent.
