Opinion – Page 57
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Boris led the way in China
Based on the London mayor’s rapturous reception in China, a future trip involving lawyers led by him might be most effective.
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IP royalties law
If I sell you my IP in return for royalties, and you sell on the IP, shouldn’t the new owner be bound to pay me the royalties?
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OpinionState your identity
The government’s approach to electronic proofs of identity will have implications for solicitors in the near future.
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QC? Why not?
I believe the open market should allow me to provide advice on anything I can get someone to pay me money for.
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Mitchell test
The Mitchell appeal is likely to provide a good steer regarding procedural infringements across the wider landscape.
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Legal aid: illusory savings
A recent experience at the magistrates’ court dramatically brought home the false economy of legal aid cuts.
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Mediation opportunity
From day one in practice, a solicitor is increasingly likely to need to know when and how to use mediation in the client’s best interests.
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No referrals in mediation since cuts
Legal aid cuts have meant there are fewer clients being referred to this form of dispute resolution.
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Costs benefit
Rulings since the Jackson reforms have confirmed time and again the importance of complying with the new rules to the letter.
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OpinionWhat’s holding back family mediation?
Changes must be made so that more lawyer referrals lead to mediation for couples in dispute.
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Legal training: removing barriers to entry
Training overhaul is step in the right direction, and could improve diversity.
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A covenant for reform
Is there any chance that the government might now implement the recommendations making positive covenants enforceable against subsequent owners of a property?
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Will-search charge
I decided it was time to deal with the increasing cost of dealing with other people’s over-cautious approach to distribution of estates.
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Legal sector: different eras
I question your decision to publish what is an uninformed and frankly offensive comment on the profession.
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OpinionMy search for a missing will
Rachel Rothwell’s first-hand experience of why the law should require wills in England and Wales to be registered.
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Refugees: building a defence
The Crown Prosecution Service must be more sensitive to the provision of refugee defences.