All Law Gazette articles in 16 October 2017
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FeatureIntellectual property: A stress on technical advantages
The US Federal Circuit’s latest struggles with the Alice decision could have a positive impact for UK patent litigators
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FeaturePartnership agreements: Lateral hires and restraint of trade
How far can a law firm go to protect its business from the threat of team defections?
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NewsObserve and learn, aspiring judges told
A lack of judicial experience should not deter solicitors from applying for judicial roles.
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NewsBlockchain deal bodes ill for conveyancers
Digital exchange contracts which could remove the need for solicitors used in Swansea property acquisition.
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NewsBrags to riches
If nothing else, the Legal 500 is an excellent test of a law firm’s ability to humblebrag. The annual list was released last week and prompted a flurry of tweets, LinkedIn updates and press releases from excited firms and their marketing managers. But how to show off this achievement without ...
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NewsNews roundup: in brief
Jail for ex-CILEX member Self-styled legal practitioner Prince Adewale Adeola, a former associate member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, was jailed for five months last week after being convicted of providing illegal immigration advice. Skelton on the board Taylor Wessing has announced the appointment of a woman, Siân ...
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OpinionSir Edward Heath: When duty doesn't call
It is not the role of the police to tell alleged victims what they want to hear.
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OpinionQuality controllers
If legal services are to expand further by deregulation, lawyers must help educate the public on how to steer clear of cowboy practitioners
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FeatureElectric reams
Litigators remain reluctant to move away from standard disclosure, despite Jackson LJ’s best efforts. Could technology be a panacea in the battle to control costs?
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News‘No evidence’ to support standard of proof shift
No evidence yet indicating need for switch from criminal to civil standard at SDT, says Law Society.
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NewsTributes paid to Julie Exton, a ‘stellar example’ to others
The profession has united to pay tribute to Bristol family solicitor and district judge Julie Exton, who has died at the age of 59. The Gazette understands she had been suffering from motor neurone disease for some months. Julie Anita Exton was admitted as a solicitor in 1983. Exton was ...
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NewsNews focus: Lord Keen's GREAT expectations for legal services
The campaign to promote UK legal services internationally needs the collaboration of the entire profession to help fend off mounting competition.
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FeatureGroup litigation: Strength in numbers
The relationship between group litigation and litigation funding is tightening.
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FeatureHow to: Make the most of PR
Why are some firms always popping up in the media while others struggle to get coverage? And how should you handle a crisis?
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FeatureSociety spotlight: How you can stay on trend
Joining the Law Society Insights community will help ensure your voice is heard
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NewsMind your ****ing language
Goodness gracious. The legal world, it would appear, is a flipping disgrace when it comes to bad language in the office. According to a survey of 2,000 Brits, 42% of respondents in legal jobs swear regularly at work. The good news is this is well down the league table; a ...
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NewsMemory lane
The Law Society Gazette, 25 October 2007 Bill reaches denouement The Legal Services Bill headed towards its end-game this week in the wake of the House of Lords defeating the government on three key issues. Peers supported amendments laid by Conservative shadow justice minister Lord Kingsland that limited the exemption ...
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OpinionMyths and misconceptions
Public education is vital in protecting the right to redress for needless harm.