Features – Page 14
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FeatureOffshore: reasons to be cheerful
Offshore financial centres have suffered a reputational bruising and tougher regulation in the aftermath of the 2008 crash. But many law firms have found ways to survive and thrive.
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FeatureHow to: change specialisms
Grania Langdon-Down hears from practitioners who have reshaped their career by moving practice area.
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FeatureJudicial recusal
The doctrine of judicial recusal dictates that a judge may recuse himself from proceedings if he decides that it is not appropriate for him to hear a case listed to be heard by him.
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FeatureChina: a tough market to penetrate
The world’s second-largest economy offers boundless potential. But restrictions on the work of foreign firms are among many obstacles to sharing in China’s success.
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FeatureHow To: be more diverse
We look at what law firms can do – and are doing – to promote diversity and inclusion.
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FeatureClients need to know their rights
While many law firms are handling complaints better, solicitors still have a regulatory obligation to inform their customers of their right to complain.
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FeatureJackson’s civil justice reforms: the verdict is in
Key elements of Lord Justice Jackson’s reforms are six months old. Eduardo Reyes quizzed senior practitioners on their impact so far.
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FeatureJackson: power of positive thinking
It is time to stop talking down the personal injury sector and start believing.
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FeatureCPD: learning by design
Following the Legal Education and Training Review, we look at the future of continuing professional development.
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FeatureHow to: boost your media profile
We consider the value of a media strategy and hiring public relations expertise.
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FeatureTechnology: this year's model
For lawyers and clients, innovative devices are blurring the boundaries between work and play.
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FeatureSingapore’s attraction as a hub for western legal expertise creates tensions
Singapore is blessed with political stability and a triple-A rated economy but has an overcrowded and competitive market.
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FeatureHow to: manage your emails
Dealing with and storing emails has been shown to occupy up to half the time of highly-skilled professionals such as lawyers. Roy Russell offers some tips for easing the burden
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FeatureLaw firms and sustainability: good business sense
Far from being an unnecessary distraction in a difficult market, policies and practices that reduce law firms’ impact on the environment are good for business.
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FeatureHow To: be a COFA
The role of compliance officer for finance and administration remains both underappreciated and imperfectly understood.
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FeatureStaff wellbeing: fit for purpose
Legal employers are investing heavily in staff wellbeing to boost productivity and retain talent
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FeatureHow to: be cyber secure
Ken McCallum explains what law firms must do to deal with the cyber threat to business.
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FeatureHow to: Outsource legal work
Legal process outsourcing has matured and evolved from the traditional offshore provider model
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FeatureApprenticeships: on the job
With entry into the legal profession becoming harder than ever, is it time for legal apprenticeships to move centre-stage?
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