Practice points
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FeatureDPAs – the story so far
There is an increasing potential for allegations of wrongdoing to feature in commercial litigation and arbitration.
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FeatureCosts protection: warnings and Calderbank offers
The Court of Protection has exhibited a robust approach to the exercise of its costs jurisdiction.
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FeatureJunior lawyers: my first day in court
A baptism of fire in Bradford taught me some valuable lessons.
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FeatureDuplication of enforcement
What happens when two professional bodies receive a virtually identical complaint about a member concerning a breach of their rules, code or principles?
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FeatureChild protection in football – lessons still to be learned
The emerging revelations about sex abuse in football suggest mistakes were made. How can we ensure they are not repeated?
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FeatureConveyancing: taxing obligations
Managing stamp taxes compliance has become a whole lot harder.
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FeatureFinancial regulation: Senior Managers Regime
I look at a package of further measures released by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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FeatureComing to terms with fixed costs
Richard Allen considers what solicitors need to do if the proposed fixed-costs regime materialises.
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FeatureFamily law: the courts face a crisis
With the Court of Appeal no longer hearing challenges to local family courts, the court system is at breaking point.
