11th March - Law News

2631st Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's Video Focus: Venezuelans have been trying to reach Colombian soil through illegal pathways, footage filmed in Cucuta on Saturday shows. Migrants had to experience strong blowing sand to cross the Tachira river by using stepping stones.

Focus of the Day Article:

Tougher legal safeguards could be introduced to give workers greater protection from abuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). The government is proposing to clarify that NDAs cannot prevent a worker disclosing criminal conduct to the police; ensure workers receive a clear, written description of rights before signing; and requiring that workers receive independent advice before signing a settlement agreement.
Full story: New Law Journal

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