All Feature articles – Page 152
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FeatureBroadcast: QASA appeal ruling
Assessing advocates’ performance in court does not undermine the independence of the advocate or the judiciary and interferes neither with fundamental rights nor constitutional principles, Master of the rolls Lord Dyson ruled today.
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FeatureThe costs of rectification
This case continues to generate interesting discussion in the Supreme Court – this time on the issue of costs.
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FeatureRoundtable: wellbeing
Commercial law firms increasingly accept some responsibility for the wellbeing of both lawyers and staff. But providing the right support is not straightforward.
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FeatureTackling cyber risks
When it comes to cybercrime, raising awareness among staff is a key priority.
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FeatureCommercial Court: ahead of the game
In the face of stiff competition from international rivals, can the Commercial Court maintain its pre-eminent position?
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FeatureFinancial remedy applications
A summary of the significant procedural developments affecting applications in the family court.
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FeatureEbola virus – the legal challenges
The Ebola outbreak has implications for international trade. We look at the issues for ships, crews and ports.
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FeatureWinning bids: don’t be brief
Firms do a lot right when working on bids. But by fine-tuning their processes they could transform win rates.
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FeaturePhil Michaels: obituary
Environmental lawyer, a former head of legal at Friends of the Earth who often challenged the government over green issues, has died after a battle with cancer.
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FeatureForeign arbitral awards
‘Certification’ of arbitration agreements under the Arbitration Act 1996.
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FeatureSolicitor-advocates: raising the bar
Solicitors with higher rights of audience are increasing their share of the advocacy pie and securing parity of esteem with barristers.
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FeatureCriminal justice support gateway
How criminal justice liaison and diversion services will affect the defence practitioner.
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FeatureIn your own time
The SRA’s commitment to ‘continuing competence’ places the onus on firms to produce solicitors who can provide first-rate client service.
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FeatureData page – September 2014
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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FeaturePhilippines: the sun returning
Law firms are capitalising on an optimistic outlook for the Philippines economy, but the ‘bright star’ of south-east Asia is prone to instability.
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FeaturePrivate prosecutions
Considering the ‘growth industry’ of private prosecutions and their role in safeguarding justice.
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FeatureCitizenship education versus ‘British values’
Demands on schools to promote British values could damage the ability of young people to understand a multi-cultural democracy.