Wessex Fairchild Attorneys rank Band 2 in Chambers
We proudly announce that our firm has been ranked Band 2 in Chambers General Business Law category for the third consecutive year, reaffirming our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. Wessex Fairchild is synonymous with excellence in dispute resolution, a reputation earned through years of dedicated service and successful outcomes. We are honoured by this recognition and remain devoted to delivering legal services to clients across Turks and Caicos. See our ranking at: https://chambers.com/department/wessex-fairchild-attorneys-general-business-law-global-2:852:219:1:23166349 …
LawToolBox Unveils AI for Legal Professionals
LawToolBox, a provider of legal solutions unveiled a suite of AI-powered features that transforms its award-winning experience for legal professionals with groundbreaking advancements in deadline extraction and rules-based calendaring in Microsoft Teams and Outlook. LawToolBox AI amplifies core deadline management functions, safely and responsibly by processing AI behind Microsoft’s enterprise-grade security. The introduction of LawToolBox AI facilitates the conversion of handwritten court orders into actionable deadlines, clause extraction from real estate contracts, automatic deadline tracking in commercial agreements, and more. Highlights of LawToolBox AI include: • Extracting deadlines from emails and attachments then add to user/matter calendar • Mapping deadlines …
‘Robot lawyer’ powered by AI set to take on first case in court
The “world’s first robot lawyer” powered by artificial intelligence (AI) will take on a court case in Fabruary, helping a defendant fight a traffic ticket. DoNotPay, the company that developed the AI, dubs it “the world’s first robot lawyer.” It will run on a smartphone and listen to court arguments in real time then advise the defendant what to say. The makers of the robot lawyer did not reveal the defendant’s name or the location of the unprecedented hearing regarding a speeding ticket. According to the science and technology publication New Scientist, the defendant will only say what the AI …
Third Party Disclosure and Jurisdiction
Following a significant court decision, third party disclosure orders could be served on Turks and Caicos Island (TCI) businesses and other organizations by English courts. ParrisWhittaker’s commercial litigation attorneys, who have won awards in the past, have extensive experience representing individuals and businesses that have been served with disclosure and other orders within the TCI and the jurisdictions that surround it. A third party disclosure order is an one which requires a person or organisation who isn’t party to the litigation to disclose information or documents in its possession. The Norwich Pharmacal Order is one example, and it can be …
Cayman Islands Hosts Historic Privy Council Meeting
In another historic first for the Cayman Islands and the Overseas Territories (OTs), the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) opened its Sitting in the Cayman Islands on Tuesday, 15 November 2022. The four-day Sitting will conclude on Friday, 18 November. In addition to conducting hearings, the Justices have been engaged in several informationsharing initiatives designed to add value to the visit for the Cayman Islands. These include a “Court Users” meeting, to be attended by a cross-section of legal practitioners; a meeting with senior highschool-aged students from St. Ignatius High, Cayman Prep High, and the “Dual Enrolment” programme …
EU lists Turks and Caicos as non-cooperative jurisdiction for tax purposes
The EU in its attempt to promote fair tax competition and address harmful tax practices, has added Turks and Caicos Islands for the first time to its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. The Council regrets that the 12 jurisdictions on the list are non-cooperative on tax matters and invites them to engage with the EU’s Code of Conduct Group in order to resolve the identified issues. “Fair taxation of businesses benefits all of us. This is why the EU and international partners share a common interest in fighting tax base erosion and profit shifting. I believe all 12 …
Queen’s Counsel becomes King’s Counsel
Leading barristers across the United Kingdom have become King’s Counsel (KC) rather than Queen’s Counsel (QC) following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. A spokeswoman for the Bar Council, which represents barristers, said the change was immediate. Bar Council chairman Mark Fenhalls used the KC initials in a statement issued after the Queen’s death at the age of 96 on Thursday afternoon. “The officers, members and staff of the General Council of the Bar of England and Wales join with colleagues across the legal professions in mourning the loss of our country’s most devoted public servant,” he said. “Throughout a …
myBarrister launches new myBarrister App
myBarrister on January 14th released a new app designed for barristers and clerks. myBarrister is the leading service that provides work to Direct Access Barristers in the UK. This new app will broaden myBarrister’s reach as is designed to assist all barristers and clerks. The new app will allow barristers to: Communicate safely and securely Invite clients to join their network Be part of the global network of barristers Receive local and international referral work via the network. Take part in public and private discussions with other barristers or lawyers Organize their work and communications Read and post news and …
