All Practice points articles – Page 32
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FeatureHas the ECJ killed European motorsport?
Motorsport is already an expensive business. An ECJ ruling may just put it beyond the reach of most, if not out of business altogether.
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OpinionHuman rights overseas – a landmark case for business
Ruling that Zambians can sue over alleged pollution shows overseas human rights practices must conform to the highest standards.
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FeatureChallenging the validity of a trade mark
A recent judgment provides certainty for those who have acquired local goodwill.
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FeatureEstablishing fraudulent calumny
Christodoulides v Marcou considers whether trial judge applied the correct legal principles for establishing fraudulent calumny.
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FeatureDealing with partner departures
The experience of a tricky partner’s departure can help to define a firm’s culture and market reputation.
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FeatureSafeguarding solicitors – and our clients
Clear and proportionate regulation is the bedrock of our peerless legal system – we ignore this at our peril.
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FeatureBlockchain: a numbers game
Blockchain is a very good horse to bet on – we just don’t yet know in which race
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FeatureJudicial behaviour: Bullying in the courtroom
New measures are needed to combat judicial bullying – existing safeguards are not enough.
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FeatureDiscliplinary proceedings: Defining dishonesty
Ivey v Genting Casinos – why the new test of dishonesty will make no difference to the outcome of disciplinary proceedings.
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FeatureEmployment law: Aluko and the Football Association
High-profile case provides a salutary reminder to employers on handling sensitive allegations of discrimination.
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FeatureBrexit taskforce: A progress report on leaving the EU
The Law Society is working hard to place the law and profession in the best possible position whatever the outcome of Brexit.
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FeatureLondon court overhaul to prioritise counter cybersecurity threats
New court to tackle cybercrime and fraud in the financial sector set to open in London.
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FeaturePrivate prosecutions: A question of ethics
A code of conduct for private prosecutors is essential to maintain public confidence and improve standards.
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FeatureGroup litigation: Strength in numbers
The relationship between group litigation and litigation funding is tightening.
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FeatureFixed costs reform: On the right track?
LJ Jackson’s latest proposal elicits positives and pitfalls.
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FeatureFirst-mover advantage for firms that adapt to Brexit world
Cross-border connectivity will help law firms prosper post-Brexit.
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FeatureThe NAO does not understand clinical negligence
Clinical negligence lawyers everywhere will have been disappointed - albeit not surprised - by the findings of a long-awaited NAO report.
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FeatureCosts: Poorly prepared for a revolution
The transformation of recoverable costs is anything but fixed.
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FeatureCriminal justice: How best to stop economic crime
Are those responsible for preventing and controlling economic crime really up to it?
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FeatureResidential property: Don't write off leasehold just yet
As public concern mounts, leasehold must evolve if it is to survive.