All Feature articles – Page 129
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FeatureCanada and law: outward bound
A shrinking economy and proposed changes to the profession have left Canada’s traditionally insular legal profession looking outwards for new opportunities.
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FeatureLocalism bill does not rule out bias
Apparent bias remains a serious risk to local government decisions, as some recent judgments show.
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FeatureWhen loans become assets to freeze
The effect of a recent judgment on freezing orders is far-reaching for clients and lawyers.
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FeatureGuardian in push for release of terror trial details
News organisations appeal a ruling that journalists allowed into a semi-secret portion of the trial of Erol Incedal should not have their notes returned to them or be allowed to report what they heard. Watch the broadcast of court, in association with Sky News.
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FeatureStatute, sentencing and procedure
The 2015 statutory onslaught on criminal lawyers continued through the summer. What do the changes mean?
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FeatureThresholds for strike-out
The legal principles on striking out a claim on the grounds of the claimant’s alleged abusive or fraudulent conduct.
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FeaturePrivate prosecutions: a valuable safeguard
Fears that the increase in private prosecutions poses a threat to criminal justice are misplaced.
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FeatureLegal technology: getting your measure
Effective deployment of new IT can boost law firm productivity – but measuring the potential gains is complex.
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FeatureCapital markets lawyers
London-based capital markets lawyers are prospering as the M&A market rebounds and corporates raise money for growth.
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FeatureLegal aid contract tendering – what next?
What can firms that don’t get new contracts do to challenge the decision?
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FeatureRoundtable: wellbeing
Being a lawyer is stressful and legal workplaces are not renowned for their inclusivity. A Gazette roundtable considered the profession’s mental wellbeing challenges.
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FeatureRestraint of trade
Regulators are under pressure to justify restrictions on municipal entrepreneurialism.
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FeatureLLPs catch their second wind
It is hard to foresee rapid movement away from the LLP model in the short-term.
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FeatureArresting developments
Buyers discovering information about development after exchanging contracts.
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FeatureAccess to new markets
Relaxing the separate business rule could increase choice, but will it confuse clients?
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FeatureHow to: plan for a crisis
Law firms should involve all staff in preparing for disaster recovery.
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FeatureDangers of fixed costs in NHS claims
For the sake of the NHS and its patients, the Department of Health must listen to practitioners before moving forward with fixed costs.
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FeatureCosts and preparing budgets
A recent case provides clarification on issues parties may face when seeking approval of costs budgets.
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FeatureEast Africa: frontier spirit
East Africa’s legal markets remain diverse, but economic and political integration is heightening interest in the region.