Practice points – Page 38
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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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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.
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FeaturePros and cons of incorporation
Limited company status remains peripheral in the legal sector – but it has its place.
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FeatureJackson reforms – embracing the changes
Firms that adopt a proactive approach to costs management will succeed under new litigation rules.
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FeatureSoftware companies and revenue recognition
What is appropriate in terms of accounting for and recognising the revenue emanating from software-related contracts?
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FeatureDisregarding ‘procedural fairness’
Life as a litigant in person reveals the routine disregard of natural justice.
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FeatureWhy is Outcome 7.6 frightening lawyers?
Learning and development: Evidence-based education for lawyers.
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FeatureSeeking out novel treatments
Lawyers need to be aware of medical advances that could benefit their clients.
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FeatureMagna Carta: still relevant?
What influence does Magna Carta have on modern-day court judgments?
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FeaturePublic inquiries: getting at the truth
Ten years on, our writers assess whether the Inquiries Act 2005 has served us well and how it might be improved.