All articles by Eduardo Reyes – Page 29
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OpinionHuman rights and in-house lawyers
In-house lawyers are - or could be - on the frontline of attempts to turn aspirational standards into reality.
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NewsChancery Lane pays tribute to Nelson Mandela
Law Society president Nicholas Fluck has led tributes from the legal profession to the life of Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Stephen Ward was Innocent, OK
The Profumo scandal has been so well picked over, a book that adds to our understanding is a surprise – but that is exactly what it does.
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NewsAfrica ‘dependent’ on lawyers for growth
Countries urged to boost capacity of legal communities
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FeatureHow To: handle OFR in-house
In-house lawyers seeking to comply with outcomes-focused regulation are dealing with a regime that is ‘dynamic’ and constantly evolving.
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FeatureExpert witnesses: pain and gain
The Gazette looks at the greatly altered landscape in which expert witnesses are now expected to operate.
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ProfileDavid Pester
TLT’s managing partner talks about expanding the national firm in a recession and learning from other sectors.
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ProfileVictory over decision to close disability fund
Clare Collier helped several disabled claimants appeal against earlier High Court ruling.
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NewsLegal career progression fear over flexible working
Law firms accept flexible working arrangements reluctantly, a study of lawyers working at larger firms has concluded.
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ProfilePI claim struck out as abuse of process
Jennifer Harris acted for Homes for Haringey in the first successful strike-out of a grossly exaggerated claim as an abuse of process.
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NewsSetback for banks in swaps case
Court of Appeal panel deals blow to Barclays in a unanimous judgment.
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OpinionLaw, history and diversity
Some question whether ‘special’ celebrations of any grouping’s achievements are the right way to promote diversity. I don’t agree.
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FeatureRoundtable: pro bono
Austerity Britain has presented lawyers willing to provide pro bono legal advice with severe challenges in accommodating unmet need.
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News
South America ‘untapped’ by UK law firms
Firms are 15 to 20 years behind where they need to be, international lawyers say.
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NewsPoor due diligence plagues lateral hire
Leading headhunter is surprised so little work is done on the business case for lateral hires.
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NewsUK LLP hit as foreign firms look to compete
Figures show that the net contribution of legal services to the balance of payments deteriorated by over £500m.
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NewsFiji civil rights leader hears Chancery Lane’s support first-hand
Rev Akuila Yabaki received a three-month suspended sentence for quoting a Law Society report and ‘scandalising the court’.
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OpinionBack to school
Lawyers who went to state schools can share their experiences with current pupils who will benefit from the insight.
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OpinionClegg’s circle of friends
The Lib Dems’ continued occupation of the middle ground hasn’t protected the party’s commitment to positions relating to the rule of law.
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OpinionPII news focus: running for cover
Berliner’s exit from the PII market has created turmoil for 1100 law firms, providing a dramatic end to a troubled PII renewal season.