Features – Page 69
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FeatureChartwell – relief from sanctions
A judgment deriving from an exception to the general rule on efficiency and proportionality.
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FeatureFamily Drug and Alcohol Court: breaking the habit
Despite precarious funding, the court has pioneered an approach to fighting parental addiction that keeps more families together.
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FeatureIn-house: spread the word
How should in-house lawyers and legal teams market themselves? Some pioneers offer advice.
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FeatureHow to: be a better solicitor
The softer skills of handling clients and coping with complex administration are indifferently taught. A former Linklaters partner offers a refresher course.
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FeatureThe death of ambush litigation
Some solicitors do not properly appreciate the importance of getting their costs statements in on time in the tough new compliance environment.
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FeatureOp Cotton: court on camera
The failure of the defence to secure publicly funded counsel in the ‘Operation Cotton’ fraud trial provided lord chancellor Chris Grayling with the worst crisis to date at the MoJ – and a ‘dark day for justice’.
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FeatureCalculation of time
A district judge considers the timing of compliance with directions orders.
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FeatureBirmingham: grand designs
Lawyers are helping to spearhead a civic and economic renaissance in Birmingham.
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FeatureHow to: hire a partner
Making a senior lateral hire is a major investment, so it is important that law firms understand what is required to ensure success.
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FeatureData page – May 2014
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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FeatureLaw management: leading from the front
At the Law Society’s Law Management Section annual conference, sector specialists passed on their top tips for running a successful law firm.
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FeatureFlying Emirates: legal market resurgent in UAE
An upturn in M&A activity and growing interest from Asian investors are enhancing the longstanding appeal of the UAE to international law firms.
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FeatureRiverview: our recruitment approach
Riverview Law’s approach to recruitment prompted a great deal of attention and comment last week.
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FeatureEducation and training: going mobile
Legal employers are deploying a range of techniques to ensure they attract the best aspiring lawyers regardless of background.
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FeatureRisk and compliance: challenge of change
The SRA has made big changes to the way it regulates over recent years, says the board chair, but there is more to do.
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FeatureData page – April 2014
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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FeatureBuilding a brand
Law firms must build a solid brand. But it shouldn’t be too gimmicky or over-familiar, writes Chris Rodgers.
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FeatureHow To: write a law book
How easy is it to gain the kudos that accrues from writing a law book?
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FeatureArgentina: gaucho club
In Argentina, excellent local counsel contrast with a high-inflation environment and a government that is seen as anti-business.