All Practice points articles – Page 34
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FeatureUndermining disabled children’s rights
The complex task of advising children and families could soon become virtually impossible.
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FeatureSQE: our regulator has listened
There is much to be welcomed in the SRA’s second consultation on reforms to the qualification process.
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FeatureSQE: high standards, more opportunities
Your regulator has set out a fuller picture of how the solicitors of the future might qualify.
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FeatureSecond coming of costs bill offers new hope
Latest Hutton Committee bill of costs can be an effective tool in resolution of disputes.
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FeatureMediation: achieving a satisfactory resolution
No amount of time is ever wasted in trying to reach an amicable settlement.
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FeatureTen tips for junior lawyers
For many firms it is imperative that they invest in inter-generational excellence and train young lawyers to focus on what lies ahead.
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FeatureQuiet revolution in our courts
Profound changes to the way justice is done are welcome – but transforming the system raises urgent questions.
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FeatureWales: devolving tax
Solicitors will play a key role as Wales moves closer to the operation of devolved taxes.
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FeatureCriminal legal aid contracts – third time lucky?
Advice for firms that are unsuccessful in the MoJ’s latest procurement for its controversial contracts.
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FeaturePlanning: neighbourhood development
Plans designed to offer a solution to the housing crisis are being frustrated by legislative anomalies and an over-zealous approach.
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FeatureOlympics 2016: this sporting life
Working as an arbitrator at the Rio Olympics was the highlight of my career.
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FeatureCrossing the river — the law on legal professional privilege
A recent decision in Hong Kong may have powerful repercussions for the concept of LPP.
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FeatureBankruptcy in conveyancing
What are the implications for advisers when the vendor goes bankrupt mid-way through the sale?
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FeatureBig data: changing the way we work
Law firms will routinely tap into valuable data that is currently unstructured.
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FeatureFamily law: parental alienation
‘Parental alienation’ is a widely recognised phenomenon in North America but we have a long way to go.
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FeatureProject managing litigation
Amid the pressure and unpredictability of disputes, the principles of project management can and should be applied.
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FeatureClin neg: cost of fixed fees
The introduction of fixed fees in clinical negligence claims could have grave and unintended consequences.