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Lucy Trevelyan
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When should in-house lawyers consult external counsel?
The in-house lawyer is the ultimate jack of all trades. Naturally required to know their company’s core business inside out, they are also expected to be instant experts on diverse legal fields depending on their company’s needs: employment law if an HR issue crops up; property law if the company ...
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Claimant-friendly defamation laws could be about to change
This year and next may come to be looked back on as the beginning of the end of the UK’s status as one of the most claimant-friendly defamation jurisdictions in the world. But how did we get here, and what might this sea change mean for solicitors and their clients?
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Law firms face obstacles as they seek to exploit emerging markets
As developed countries continue to wrestle with their recession-hit economies, most savvy international law firms are turning their attention to emerging markets, with BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China), receiving particular interest.
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Amid economic gloom there is plenty of opportunity for the bar
Although a recession spells misery for some, for many barristers it is time to make hay while the sun shines. Downturns spawn disputes – as does an increasingly legislation-happy government – and while 2009 was largely a time for parties to assess their legal positions (thus boosting barristers’ advisory workload) ...
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Can sole practitioners avoid getting a raw deal on PII premiums?
When it comes to professional indemnity insurance, many sole practitioners are getting a raw deal. The effect of the credit crunch on the housing market and levels of repossessions has led to an increasing number of lenders looking for ways to recoup their losses by suing solicitors.
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Marketing matters: why standing out from the crowd is important
With the recession apparently settling in for the long haul and law firms feeling the pinch, it is unsurprising that many are looking hard at what cuts can be made to outgoings to maximise dwindling profit margins and ensure as many jobs as possible are saved.
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How the internet has changed the role of media lawyers
Defamation suits aren’t what they used to be. Gone are the days when a defamatory allegation was communicated predominantly in the print media and, though sensational at the time, would generally be relegated to chip-wrapping the next day. As media specialist Amber Melville-Brown at David Price Solicitors & Advocates observes, ...
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Agricultural law: challenging times, rewarding work
As Britian’s farmers grapple with disease, rising costs and red tape, agriculture is becoming a more challenging area of law.
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The rise in equine law
With riding an increasingly popular pastime there is a growing demand for equine lawyers to advise horse owners, both private and commercial.