The end of the Mitchell story?
Solicitors were pessimistic following the Mitchell judgment but the judiciary’s stance in some cases proves justice is still on offer.
Building a brand
Law firms must build a solid brand. But it shouldn’t be too gimmicky or over-familiar, writes Chris Rodgers.
Landlord’s rights on tenant insolvency
Those facing non-payment of rent from a tenant have a number of options.
Co-op: our mutual problems
No lawyers win from perceived trouble at the Co-Op.
Civil courts: more means less
Is this about cost or small-state ideology?
Russia: self-inflicted wound
Russia was becoming a jurisdiction where private agreements could be relied upon.
Limited appeal
LLP numbers have been creeping up.
Commercial Court falls short
London’s ‘Rolls-Royce’ Commercial Court is in need of a service.
Flexible working – confidence in your competence
Once your colleagues have confidence in your judgement - and not just your availability - flexibility could be easier to attain.
Conveyancing and the great address mess
It makes economic sense for address records to be made freely available as a single national resource.
PII – a flawed framework
Problems in the cross-border insurance market will continue as long as member states’ legal systems differ.
How can Co-op recover from this?
Losses are disastrous for the ABS pioneer, which is now hamstrung by a toxic brand.
Costs management is here to stay
The removal of the £2m-plus cases costs management exemption will ultimately lead to clarity for both solicitors and clients.
BOOK REVIEW: Sorrow Might Come In The End: legal cases in the music and entertainment industries
This trim volume is worth reading solely because of the insights it gives into some famous names.
