Civil procedure: CPR 6.9
A recent case offers a reminder of the need to carefully consider the rules on service of the claim form.
Vicarious liability – the two-stage test
When is an employer responsible for the actions of its employees?
Excellence Awards 2014: creme de la creme
Going the extra mile is key to winning a Law Society Excellence Award. We speak to one of last year’s judges and past recipients of the Gazette Legal Personality of the Year accolade.
Roundtable: women in the law
Despite an oft-stated commitment to fairness, the legal profession struggles with gender equality – with costs for all. The Gazette roundtable on Women in the Law asked leading practitioners why.
More to do on gender in legal profession
The battle against inequality between the sexes has yet to be won.
Scotland and law: going it alone?
Lawyers must be heard in the Scottish referendum.
Joining the QC club
Without the appointment of solicitor-advocates, ‘silk’ would lose relevance.
Running to keep up
Multiple revisions to the immigration rules have left lawyers exposed.
Inside knowledge
In-house lawyers have a useful ringside seat.
PI: ethics no use without money
Client incentives damage the profession – but advertising is essential.
Credit where it is due on terror laws
Our terrorism legislation is getting close to a reasonable balance of liberty and security.
PII in a European setting
What light does a new report shed on the availability of cross-border insurance products?
LCJ wants to escape ‘the dead hand of tradition’
Legal aid reforms threaten the rule of law and democracy, says the lord chief justice. But he has thought of some solutions.
Legal aid: no time for gesture politics
We must face the harsh reality of legal aid cuts and keep the maximum number of firms afloat.
International Guide to Money Laundering Law and Practice (fourth edition)
This book is an ideal resource for corporate counsel who are beginning risk assessment exercises.
