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Civil justice overseers back 'presumption' of mediation
Working group of the Civil Justice Council says current ADR system has ‘fundamental problem’.
Legal geeks - where are the women in lawtech?
Councils seek ABS merger to become more business-like
High Court braced for £600m Lloyds HBOS trial
Blackstone's v Archbold: Solicitors and barristers back opposing sides
Fed up junior barristers victims of 'shabby' court listings
Claimant lawyers 'resisting' mediation, NHS chief tells MPs
Travel lawyers say jail terms send fraud warning message
BLP and Bryan Cave confirm merger talks
'Clumsy' lawyers risk appeals after judge clarifies family court powers
US threat to City firms starts to bite, annual survey claims
Solicitor's breach of court trust made strike off the only option
New sports firm pledges to bypass 'army of junior associates'
Signature-forging solicitor suspended after court deadline panic
Blockchain deal bodes ill for conveyancers
Observe and learn, aspiring judges told
News focus: Lord Keen's GREAT expectations for legal services
Lawyer independence, EU-style
The extent of lawyer independence varies on state interpretation, but without plurality there will be no progress.
Sir Edward Heath: When duty doesn't call
It is not the role of the police to tell alleged victims what they want to hear.
Myths and misconceptions
Public education is vital in protecting the right to redress for needless harm.
Features
Electric reams
How to: Make the most of PR
Intellectual property: A stress on technical advantages
Society spotlight: How you can stay on trend
Group litigation: Strength in numbers
Partnership agreements: Lateral hires and restraint of trade
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Brags to riches
Mind your ****ing language
Memory lane
Question time for returning MPs
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Conveyancing: Home truths
Conveyancers are generally upbeat, though pressure on fees, demanding clients and cyber fraud all present urgent challenges. The Gazette’s latest roundtable.
Managing the risk: protecting your clients
How do I insure my business against cyber threat?
How do I maintain security?
How do I control ‘removable media’?
How do I prevent ‘malware’?
How do I educate users?
How do I cope with a cybersecurity breach?
How do I establish network security?
What are my risks?
GDPR, Cybersecurity and the ‘myth’ of massive fines
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My legal life: Nadia Hussain
Insurer forced to honour illness cover
My legal life: William Samengo-Turner
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