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1 Apr 2024
Stress Awareness Month: A Light-hearted Guide to Unwind
April: More Than Just Showers and Flowers April is here, and it’s not just about spring flowers, Easter eggs, or dodging those April Fool’s pranks. It’s also Stress Awareness Month, a time when we put the spotlight on the silent productivity killer – stress. But don’t worry, this article isn’t going to stress you out. […]
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17 Feb 2024
Random Acts of Kindness Day
World Random Acts of Kindness Day, observed annually on February 17th, serves as a global reminder of the power of small gestures to make a big difference in the lives of others. This day celebrates the beauty of spontaneous acts of generosity, compassion, and selflessness. In this essay, we will explore the origins of World […]
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11 Dec 2023
The Validity of E-Signatures in the UK
In an era dominated by technological advancements, the validity of electronic signatures become a crucial aspect of legal transactions in the United Kingdom and across the world. This article explores key considerations surrounding the use of e-signatures, including the intention to authenticate, the pragmatic approach of courts and legislation, and various examples of acceptable e-signature […]
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8 Dec 2023
Human Rights Day 2023
It took longer than usual to draft this article. I was putting a few lines, to leave it for a couple of days, to come back and try again. Human Rights Day in 2023. It is crucial to reflect on the progress made in the realm of human rights, and at the same time recognise […]
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21 Nov 2023
Industry Update: A lesson learned from the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft
In an outcome that surprised no-one with their ear to the ground, one of the largest and most controversial mergers of 2023 concluded successfully with Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard in October this year, drawing a close to the saga that had the potential to have wide-reaching consequences for all industries and affected millions of […]
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19 Jun 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 Jun 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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