All Feature articles – Page 163
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FeatureAutism and the criminal justice system
It is essential that improvements are made to identify early on those in the criminal justice system who have ASD so that they can be provided with the appropriate professional support.
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FeatureCollaboratively owned school companies
This article considers the benefits of ‘spinning out’ council services that were previously provided in-house.
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FeatureVariation of budgets – part 2
The second part in this series examines the issues that can arise when court-approved budgets are no longer viable.
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FeatureFamily: applications for freezing orders
A recent judgment is absolutely essential reading for any practitioner specialising in financial remedy applications.
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FeatureBalance needed in costs protection
The key issue is striking the right balance between the laudable aim of ensuring access to justice for all, and the undesirable effect of encouraging vexatious claimants and overburdening our smaller publications.
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FeatureExpert witnesses: pain and gain
The Gazette looks at the greatly altered landscape in which expert witnesses are now expected to operate.
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FeatureHow To: handle OFR in-house
In-house lawyers seeking to comply with outcomes-focused regulation are dealing with a regime that is ‘dynamic’ and constantly evolving.
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FeatureLaw firms are vulnerable to cybercrime
Lawyers must ensure they have secure passwords – otherwise fraudsters could wreak havoc.
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FeatureData page – November 2013
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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FeatureExtradition appeals in Polish cases
What questions are raised where defendants are sought on European Arrest Warrants in respect of a single aggregate sentence imposed for two or more offences?
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FeatureVariation of budgets – part 1
Christopher Lethem considers an important aspect of the post-Jackson regime.
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FeatureEmployment: saying goodbye to statutes
There is likely to be a cull of statutes as the government looks to reduce the burden on employers via its ‘red tape challenge’.
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FeatureHow To: run a small firm
How does the small but perfectly formed legal practice manage its business?
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FeaturePost-Jackson: is selling the right option?
Small firms may be tempted to get out of PI fast, but a more pragmatic approach could suit them better.
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FeatureFailing to respond to ADR invitation
A recent significant case asked: how should the court deal with parties who do not respond to alternative dispute resolution invitations?
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FeatureHow To: reduce staff pay
Cutting pay could help your law firm remain sustainable, but it has to be done carefully and with extreme sensitivity.
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FeatureKazakhstan is a magnet for investors but its legal system is a work in progress
Kazakhstan is enjoying an economic boom but politics plays a big part as lawyers seek to carve out practices.
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FeatureRetention of title
We look at the issues that can arise when a claim for the price of goods is asserted in relation to a retention of title clause.
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FeatureThe PII ticking clock
All is not lost for firms unable to secure PII and facing a 60-day period for winding up their businesses.
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FeatureBringing a case to Strasbourg
Practical guidance on submitting applications to the European Court of Human Rights.