All Features articles – Page 38
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FeaturePII Focus: overview
Solicitors renewing their indemnity insurance can once again expect a soft market – but there are looming threats to that stability.
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FeaturePII Focus: the broker's view
How firms can keep PII prices down without prejudicing protection.
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FeatureSouth-east Asia shapes regional economic area
International lawyers are cautiously optimistic about a regional economic area for south-east Asia, despite protectionist barriers in the legal sector.
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FeaturePII Focus: adviser's view
Claims against solicitors are up dramatically. Learn how to be an attractive risk.
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FeatureHow to: help clients build trust
Big companies are struggling to retain the trust of those they depend on, which is destroying value in tangible ways. Should they be listening to their lawyers?
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FeatureHow to: become a judge
What do solicitors need to consider when applying for a judicial post?
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FeatureLegal education: the right road?
Reforming routes to qualification and the role of the regulator.
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FeatureCCBE plenary: power in a union?
Europe’s bar leaders believe the UK would be ‘mad’ to leave the EU.
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FeatureTurkey: where east meets west
As it strives to realise its investment potential, Turkey is plagued by alleged rule of law violations – a challenging context in which to advise.
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FeatureHow to: work in China
While China offers stimulating opportunities for UK lawyers, its language and culture present formidable challenges.
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FeatureFinancial services: regime change
The Financial Conduct Authority is shifting its emphasis from fining firms to calling to account senior individuals – and that means more work for lawyers.
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FeatureIn-house: on your mettle
Too many business people believe legal departments are superfluous. The Law Society’s in-house conference heard how GCs can best prove them wrong.
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FeatureHow to: deal with problem partners
The partnership model makes parting company a complex affair. But this is often the outcome when serious difficulties arise.
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FeatureMyanmar: pushing the boundary
The Burmese economy is emerging from international isolation – but for foreign investors and their advisers much hinges on a general election later this year.
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FeatureFamily law: culture clash
As we reach the first anniversary of a ‘cultural revolution’ in family law, the complexities of people’s lives mean the reform process has a long way to go.
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FeatureInternal investigations: inside jobs
Corporates face unprecedented scrutiny from regulators. Should they rely on existing counsel for internal investigations or hire independent help?
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FeatureGeneral election: let it be me
The NHS and the economy may dominate the headlines, but for the politicians who speak for their party on law and justice, feelings are running high heading into the election.
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FeatureHuman Rights Act rethink
The main effect of the Human Rights Act is to prolong litigation and enrich lawyers. Do we really need it?