All Feature articles – Page 151
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FeatureLegal education: big learning curve
Legal educators are being forced to adapt to a rapidly changing market which demands a skills revolution.
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FeatureHow To: run an alumni network
A growing number of law firms want to stay in touch with people who move on. What are the reasons why and how can you reconnect?
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FeatureMotivation and resilience
Lawyers will be happier and healthier in the long-term if they are motivated in the right way.
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FeatureResidency tested
A landmark case concerning habitual residence shows how the courts are adapting to social change.
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FeatureResidential possession: speedy eviction
An in-depth look at the complexities of residential possession claims.
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FeaturePractice advice – lines of enquiry
The Law Society’s Practice Advice Service answers tens of thousands of questions each year. No two calls are the same.
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FeatureRiding the storm
Smaller firms that identify themselves early and take professional advice when struggling will have a better chance of survival.
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FeatureFlexible working and high-performance culture
Flexible working should be seen less as a burden on firms and more as a tool to improve health, wellness and ultimately productivity.
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FeatureLocal government: problem shared
Unprecedented spending cuts have placed the onus on local government lawyers to ensure they have a viable future.
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FeatureHow To: manage documents
Electronic storage and document management brings huge benefits for law firms, but it also carries significant risks.
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FeatureComplaints clinic: meeting clients’ needs
Make reasonable adjustments and you won’t go far wrong.
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FeatureCivil procedure – out of excuses
The message is clear: court orders, rules and practice directions must be strictly complied with.
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FeatureData page - January 2014
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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FeatureOnline support for compliance
Firms yet to lodge their diversity data with the SRA may want to consider online help.
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FeatureQatar: Gulf stream
With its extensive natural resources and wealth, Qatar has become a magnet for international law firms. But can the tiny Arab state deliver a pipeline of profitable business in the long-term?
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FeatureCounting the costs of Mitchell
We consider whether the Mitchell costs decision is so draconian that it will drive practitioners out of civil litigation.
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FeatureBuyers – and sellers – beware
An appeal arising from the 2009 downturn brings into focus a non-reliance clause and claims against sellers for oral misrepresentation.
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Feature‘Aggressive’ tax planning arrangements
Grey areas surrounding the law on tax ensure that lawyers should proceed with caution when considering complicated schemes.