Practice points – Page 32
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FeatureLegal aid contracts: start again
After botching the criminal tender process, the Legal Aid Agency must work with the profession to facilitate market consolidation.
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FeatureThe royal prerogative of mercy
In the English tradition, the RPM is one of the historic royal prerogatives reserved to the British monarch, in which she can grant pardons to persons convicted of criminal offences.
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FeatureWhen loans become assets to freeze
The effect of a recent judgment on freezing orders is far-reaching for clients and lawyers.
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FeaturePrivate prosecutions: a valuable safeguard
Fears that the increase in private prosecutions poses a threat to criminal justice are misplaced.
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FeatureLLPs catch their second wind
It is hard to foresee rapid movement away from the LLP model in the short-term.
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FeatureAccess to new markets
Relaxing the separate business rule could increase choice, but will it confuse clients?
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FeatureDangers of fixed costs in NHS claims
For the sake of the NHS and its patients, the Department of Health must listen to practitioners before moving forward with fixed costs.
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FeatureCandidates in context
How a ground-breaking recruitment tool can improve graduate social mobility.
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FeatureNoise-induced hearing loss claims
The prospect of fixed costs for noise-induced hearing loss claims.
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FeatureWho owns street art?
A Banksy mural that appeared on the back of an amusement arcade triggered a groundbreaking legal dispute.
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FeatureInterest rate swaps litigation
The legal environment is improving for claims against banks over mis-selling.
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FeatureIP: protecting creative endeavour
Intellectual property laws are fundamental to our economy.
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FeatureNCA in trouble again
Following criticism over its conduct in a high-profile financial crime investigation, the National Crime Agency has come under fire once more.
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FeatureLegal professional privilege
Is it time for the English courts to widen the definition of client for privilege purposes?
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FeaturePlanning a future at the criminal bar
The criminal bar could plan for a profitable future with more confidence, barrister John McNally of new set Drystone Chambers argues.
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FeatureCourt-appointed experts?
Could experts appointed by the court help to speed up catastrophic injury claims?
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FeatureLegal professional privilege: protection principle
Lawyers must be clear with clients about the status of preliminary enquiries
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FeatureEmotional intelligence in litigation
In professional negligence cases, the preservation of a commercial relationship should be a key goal.
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FeatureSearch warrants: duty of disclosure
State agencies applying for search warrants must be painstaking in their approach.