Data page – January 2019
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
Asia-Pacific property: What UK lawyers need to know
Better understanding of Hong Kong markets will greatly assist the UK legal profession in handling foreign enquiries and understanding their clientele, writes Tiffany Wan.
Living dangerously
Many unmarried couples are unaware of their lack of legal rights in the event of separation or death, but will a growing appetite for reform actually change ‘outdated’ laws? Marialuisa Taddia reports
Town hall services in tough times
How to allocate town hall services fairly amid austerity
Risks to look out for in 2019
Challenges in GDPR, anti-money laundering, claims and insurance, and professional regulation lie in the year ahead.
Stand up and be quoted
2019 marks the centenary of women being allowed to qualify. It’s about time the voices of female solicitors are heard loud and clear in the media.
A light that still shines
During a time in which we are increasingly warned that human rights are eroding, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights remains resilient.
Continental drift
No matter how hard we try, we cannot ignore the fact that even City lawyers have no cause to sit comfortably as Brexit looms.
We're doomed. No, really, this time we are
The Global Risks Report has delivered its annual lugubrious message.
The impact of the US shutdown
Court fees and other funds have allowed the federal court system to continue to operate - but money is expected to run out this Friday.
Heavy-hitters take AIM at litigation
Litigation funders target London market as cash piles up for investment in disputes.
Bezos split should inspire mediation rethink
Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos's approach lends itself to mediation. It's a shame that take-up of information and assessment meetings has continuously declined since LASPO.
News focus
News focus: Short-circuiting justice?
International Forum on Online Courts slays myth of ‘idealised version’ of the justice system but not everyone agrees that ‘unique quality of digital’ can improve both fairness and efficiency
How to: work part-time
Part-time lawyers have long been seen as lacking commitment to their careers and to their clients. But that hackneyed view is changing, reports Marialuisa Taddia
Book review: Use of Force in International Law
The Use of Force in International Law: A Case-Based Approach | Edited by Tom Ruys, Olivier Corten and Alexandra Hofer
