All Feature articles – Page 116
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FeatureEmployment law: Aluko and the Football Association
High-profile case provides a salutary reminder to employers on handling sensitive allegations of discrimination.
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FeatureAssisted dying: A right to autonomy and dignity
Stage is set for the next round of assisted dying litigation.
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FeatureDiscliplinary proceedings: Defining dishonesty
Ivey v Genting Casinos – why the new test of dishonesty will make no difference to the outcome of disciplinary proceedings.
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FeatureCards on the table for criminal solicitors
Ivey could cause a revision in the laws on dishonesty.
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FeatureBrexit taskforce: A progress report on leaving the EU
The Law Society is working hard to place the law and profession in the best possible position whatever the outcome of Brexit.
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FeaturePersonal injury: Foster carers and vicarious liability
Supreme Court reverses decision of the Court of Appeal, deciding that a local authority could be vicariously liable for torts committed by foster carers against children in local authority care.
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FeatureCivil litigation: a future in dispute
As competitor jurisdictions look to exploit Brexit and costs are squeezed further, lawyers at the Gazette’s latest roundtable reflect on the seemingly permanent revolution in civil litigation work.
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FeatureLondon court overhaul to prioritise counter cybersecurity threats
New court to tackle cybercrime and fraud in the financial sector set to open in London.
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FeatureConstruction: Adjudication – unilateral withdrawal
Can the referring party withdraw a dispute from adjudication and subsequently refer the same dispute to a second adjudication?
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FeatureAvocado and toast on the menu
The buzz around new combinations of familiar products can drive revenue and help law firms and clients work smarter.
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FeaturePrivate prosecutions: A question of ethics
A code of conduct for private prosecutors is essential to maintain public confidence and improve standards.
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FeatureOut of the loop
Access to justice has become inversely proportional to the need for representation. How realistic is it to hope for meaningful reform?
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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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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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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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FeatureFixed costs reform: On the right track?
LJ Jackson’s latest proposal elicits positives and pitfalls.
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FeatureMental health: we must do more
On the week of the 25th Annual Mental Health Day, the legal profession as a whole needs to do more to tackle the increasing pressures inherent in the job.