Features – Page 49
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World service
In its 96th year, the International Court of Arbitration is striving to maintain an edge over rival forums.
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Society spotlight: Council meeting
A summary of the the Law Society Council meeting in March.
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Law Society business review
This month’s Law Society spotlight looks back on 2017 as a whole.
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Making the right connections
The Law Society is rebooting its brand and transforming digital services to members.
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Tackling financial abuse of the elderly
We need tougher rules on lasting powers of attorney but the Ministry of Justice appears indifferent.
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New model armies
Just one in five law firms remains a traditional partnership, so how are the ‘disruptors’ measuring up? Grania Langdon-Down finds out.
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First aid for the mind
Mental illness remains a taboo subject in many workplaces. But some legal employers are trying to break the stigma, reports Jonathan Rayner.
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How to: Work with your PA
The traditional role of legal PA is disappearing fast as more qualified and commercially minded people get involved in frontline work. Maria Shahid reports.
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Data page – March 2018
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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Getting at the naked truth
The Grenfell Tower fire is the latest tragedy to trigger a public inquiry. But do these costly interrogations really lead to greater public accountability? Marialuisa Taddia reports.
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Legal technology: Polling partners on the shock of the new
Blockchain app to allow anonymous voting on disruptive innovation triumphs in hackathon
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How to: Measure online impact
Most lawyers now accept the importance of online promotion, but how do they know if their efforts are effective?
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Family trials and tribulations
Contentious probate is booming but need not lead to courtroom drama.
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How to: Set free your robo-lawyer
A new generation of tech startups will enable law firms of all sizes and in-house teams to reap the benefits of artificial intelligence.
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System overload
A ‘shorter, sharper, clearer’ Handbook sounds ideal, hears Marialuisa Taddia. But after a decade of tinkering with practising rules, perhaps it’s time for the SRA to take stock.
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Landmark victory over televised eviction
Lawyer in the news: Christopher Hutchings, Hamlins LLP
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Special education needs: Learning to fight
Cash-strapped councils are cutting corners for children with special educational needs, reports Grania Langdon-Down. Do their policies trump the law?
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Education: Ready for anything?
Two-year degrees, paying more to do Law, learning to code – aspiring lawyers have more to think about than the ‘super-exam’.