Features – Page 65
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Fixing the boundary
Merely giving an employee an opportunity to commit a wrong is not sufficient to impose vicarious liability.
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Data page – May 2015
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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Myanmar: 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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How 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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Family 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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How to: set in-house KPIs
A look at how performance indicators can help demonstrate the value of in-house teams and boost their efficiency.
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Data page – April 2015
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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Pensions of bankrupts
District Judge Graeme Smith considers an uncertain aspect of bankruptcy law.
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Internal 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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Risk and compliance: strength and security
The Law Society’s 2015 risk and compliance conference heard that a firm is only as safe as its weakest link.
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Human Rights Act rethink
The main effect of the Human Rights Act is to prolong litigation and enrich lawyers. Do we really need it?
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General 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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Diversity access scheme: funding social mobility
Social mobility lies at the heart of the Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme.
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Pacific alliance: Latin quarters
The four members of the Pacific Alliance trade bloc are attracting growing interest from international firms.
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Identification and open justice
Considering anonymity orders for children in personal injury cases in light of a recent Court of Appeal judgment.
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How to: make fewer mistakes
A City thought-leader believes he can help clever lawyers avoid doing silly things.
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Pair cleared of murder after appeal
Gerard Childs and Stephen Price appeal their convictions for murder. They were jailed for life in December 2013 for attacking Jonathan Fitchett outside a branch of JD Sports in Merseyside. Watch the broadcast, in association with Sky News.
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Big data: too much information
From drafting better legislation, to detecting frauds and making litigation choices, data use is starting to change the way lawyers think and work.
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