All News blog articles – Page 9
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OpinionCivil justice reforms and employment tribunals
There are questions to be answered on where employment tribunals would sit under proposed civil justice reforms.
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Let the London exodus begin
Northshoring will be crucial in the coming years – but can’t be built solely on price.
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Incurred costs are up for grabs
Appeal court clarifies that incurred costs can be attacked at first hearing.
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Changed utterly: Easter 1916 and the law
The mainland UK legal community responded slowly, but in the end honourably, to events in Dublin 100 years ago.
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Income recognition: firms are kidding themselves
The truth about income isn’t always pretty – but it’s got to be told.
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Budget 2016: succession barriers
There is nothing in George Osborne’s announcement to help enable partners to address retirement issues.
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Land Registry sale may not compute
Technology could make the title register less attractive to private buyers.
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Lawyers are proving shy over short trials
Streamlining in the Rolls Building has got off to a slow start.
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Custodial sentencing treats women harshly
Better use of existing legal provisions can alter an unjust imbalance in sentencing.
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Drive out the solicitor touts
Regulators must abandon their indifferent attitude to touting for business.
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SRA must rethink its central exam plans
The volume of criticism against the planned Solicitors Qualifying Exam cannot be ignored.
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Criminal justice system needs team players
The National Audit Office’s report on the system’s efficiency is an alarming read.
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Slater and Gordon has weeks to save itself
Australia-listed firm is effectively being run to get its banks their money back.
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Defendants told to stop taking the proverbial
A court ruling that has given claimants something to smile about? That’ll be the Dyson.
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Mandatory budgeting: on its way out?
Jackson might soon get his way on discretionary budgeting, but would that feel like a giant waste?
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Mediators are no threat to lawyers
A functional dispute resolution system should offer a variety of affordable options to all.
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Vara’s court fees defence is a charade
Why can’t the minister just admit what we all know? This was a policy pushed through at reckless speed.
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Housing consultation rethink is needed
Stamp duty timetable highlights more than just conveyancing concerns.
