Ralli's Blog – March 2012 Archive (4)

1976 – The Best Year Ever?

Adrian Anderson, Partner and Head of the Corporate Department

1976 was the summer that went on for ever.

It started at the beginning of April and lasted until October of the same year. Warm sunny days every day – no rain. I had started my legal career as an…

Added by Ralli on March 29, 2012 — Defero Law

Tougher Community Sentences Need Clarity

Stuart Page, Associate, Crime

One of the most difficult problems in law is getting the punishment to fit the crime so that the public will see it as not too soft but not too harsh.

Stories over the years of soft sentences for seemingly serious…

Added by Ralli on March 27, 2012 — Defero Law

‘Bullied’ Breast Implant Patients Need Options Not Pressure

Paula Bridge, Head of Medical Negligence

People who have made the enormous decision to have cosmetic surgery often do it to improve their confidence and self…

Added by Ralli on March 27, 2012 — Defero Law

Own-it Intellectual Property Clinics Expand To Manchester

The UK’s only intellectual property advisory service tailored to the needs of the creative sector, Own-it, has announced it is expanding its service to Manchester.

The pro bono initiative, which helps creative practitioners and small and medium-sized creative businesses access intellectual property advice…