Features – Page 8
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FeatureClimate litigation: A change in the weather
The dominoes are starting to fall in international climate litigation, as England and Wales establishes itself as the lead jurisdiction. Maria Shahid reports.
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FeatureBuilding bridges
A 1994 report by Sir Michael Latham revolutionised the handling of construction disputes, ushering in an adjudication system where parties would ‘pay now, argue later’. Three decades on, reports Maria Shahid, the reforms still divide lawyers.
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FeatureEthics of in-house
When a solicitor enters the realm of being in-house, do the boundaries change from that of private practice?
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FeatureAI and the Importance of the Legal Chronology
Sponsored content. Harry Boxall, founder at Safelink, explains what a legal chronology should offer.
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FeatureOversight seeing
Artificial intelligence continues to dominate lawtech, but will the challenges of regulation slow the pace of innovation?
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FeaturePlace makers
Our changing retail habits have disfigured the UK’s high streets. But planners are fighting back, which is reflected in creative instructions for property lawyers. Maria Shahid reports.
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FeatureFailed state
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse made 20 recommendations based on horrific testimony. Yet not one proposal has been implemented, reports Catherine Baksi.
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FeatureData page – October 2024
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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FeatureWest African trailblazer
Stella Jane Thomas was the first West African woman to be called to the Bar of England and Wales at the Middle Temple.
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FeatureYour roadmap to law firm success
Catrin Macleod, Product Manager at Dye & Durham, on why legal practice management is important (sponsored content).
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FeatureMarking time
In its 200th year, the Law Society has been collecting accounts of solicitor contributions to the public good across England and Wales.
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FeatureRecovery positioning
Law firms have introduced a plethora of mental health initiatives, but LawCare’s helplines are busier than ever. Katharine Freeland looks at what employers should be doing to promote wellbeing.
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FeatureImproved Practising Certificate Renewal Portal: now live
(Sponsored content.) Craig Reid, Sales Director at Shire Professional Funding, on enhancements made to the payment portal for Practising Certificate fees.
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Feature'Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of.' Socrates
(Sponsored content.) Does Your Reputation Accurately Reflect Your Brand?
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Feature'A National emergency'
The government wants to tackle an epidemic of domestic violence against women, but beleaguered justice professionals can only do so much without more resources. Catherine Baksi reports.
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Feature'The intention is to do away with democracy'
With judges striking over radical reforms of the judiciary, tension was in the air as Mexico hosted the International Bar Association’s annual conference. Balancing democracy with the rule of law was a major theme, reports Michael Cross.
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FeatureGenAI – the power of conversation
The advent of GenAI demands a fundamental shift in law firm thinking. Now tech is less about search and more about conversation.