All Feature articles – Page 162
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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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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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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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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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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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Feature‘Aggressive’ tax planning arrangements
Grey areas surrounding the law on tax ensure that lawyers should proceed with caution when considering complicated schemes.
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FeatureGetting partner hires right
Law firms should approach every hiring decision with a focus on asking the difficult questions about external and internal relationships.
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FeatureData page – December 2013
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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FeatureCase management in the cloud
The legal profession in England and Wales has been a late adopter of cloud services. This situation is changing quickly as the advantages of these services become clearer.
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FeatureMalaysia: open for business?
Malaysia is liberalising its legal market, but foreign firms are still not sure what to expect.
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FeatureUse of disclosed documents
This update looks at how a recent case raised the question whether courts should give permission for the use of disclosed documents in subsequent third-party proceedings.
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FeatureGreen parties
The Environmental Law Foundation continues to support local communities faced with concerns of an environmental nature.
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FeatureRoundtable: solicitor-advocates
The Gazette’s latest roundtable looks at changing attitudes towards solicitor-advocates.
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FeatureRisk analysis
The SRA’s director of risk explains why the Risk Outlook is important and how solicitors can influence its development.
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FeatureCriminal law: roundup
The latest on wasted costs orders, asylum and identification procedures.
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FeatureMedical negligence lawyers face gloomy prognosis
Changes to civil litigation funding and costs are beginning to bite in the clinical negligence sector.
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FeatureLawyers in the line of fire
Lawyers across the globe are being murdered, unlawfully detained or assaulted for going about their work of representing clients.
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How To: run a ‘virtual firm’
Solicitors looking to work in a dispersed law firm are usually motivated by the same driving forces: a desire for greater flexibility and money, and a need for good support and infrastructure.