Features – Page 52
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FeatureIntellectual property: A stress on technical advantages
The US Federal Circuit’s latest struggles with the Alice decision could have a positive impact for UK patent litigators
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FeatureSociety spotlight: How you can stay on trend
Joining the Law Society Insights community will help ensure your voice is heard
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FeatureMental health: we must do more
On the week of the 25th Annual Mental Health Day, the legal profession as a whole needs to do more to tackle the increasing pressures inherent in the job.
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FeatureHow to: Close a law firm
Last year 367 firms shut up shop – what’s the best way to close? Eduardo Reyes reports
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FeatureAzerbaijan: Baku to the future
Azerbaijan is attempting to diversify and attract foreign investors amid a financial crisis. Lawyers in the former Soviet republic are already exploiting new advisory opportunities, reports Marialuisa Taddia
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FeatureBlue collar: Gareth Farrelly
His goal kept Everton in the premier league but it was a legal run-in with FIFA that led Gareth Farrelly to his new career in law.
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FeatureSmall fortunes
Generating leads, preventing cyber-attacks and a bear dancing the Moonwalk all featured at the Small Firms Division’s annual conference.
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FeatureWellbeing: Mind your business
Mental health and wellbeing at work are rising up the agenda of legal employers.
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FeatureEducation and training: Testing times
With three years to go until implementation of the new ‘super-exam’, concerns remain about what this controversial revamp will mean for the profession.
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FeatureData page – September 2017
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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FeatureSeeing the wood for the trees
In legal IT, ‘disruption’ is morphing into the new normal. Solicitors must also keep an eye on the basics.
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FeatureFeel the Bern
Switzerland remains the largest offshore centre, but it is a tough market to crack for international firms.
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FeaturePII update: Double indemnity
Most law firms will renew their indemnity insurance next month. Solicitors, brokers and insurers talk to us about the latest market trends.
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FeatureData page – August 2017
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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FeatureBrexit: Deal or no deal?
From Brexit apps and heat maps to joining the Irish Bar, lawyers are preparing for a life‑changing event of epic scale.
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FeatureSociety spotlight: Professional development centre
New PDC aims to help shape a profession that is fit for purpose now and in the future.
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FeatureCalifornia: Golden wonder
Foreign firms must be truly committed to exploit the vast and lucrative California market. Competition for talent is fierce and living costs can be eye-wateringly expensive.
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FeatureA new driver: Graham Vinter
Graham Vinter eschewed his golf handicap for a second career in private practice – and a pioneering business network.
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FeatureHow to: Prepare for the succession
In smaller practices, succession planning is often left until retirement comes into view. That is a mistake.