Practice points – Page 47
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FeatureGetting partner hires right
Law firms should approach every hiring decision with a focus on asking the difficult questions about external and internal relationships.
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OpinionRelief from sanctions – more tough action
A fresh judgment from the Court of Appeal shows the strength of its appetite to enforce compliance.
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FeatureData page – December 2013
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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FeatureCase management in the cloud
The legal profession in England and Wales has been a late adopter of cloud services. This situation is changing quickly as the advantages of these services become clearer.
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FeatureGreen parties
The Environmental Law Foundation continues to support local communities faced with concerns of an environmental nature.
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FeatureRisk analysis
The SRA’s director of risk explains why the Risk Outlook is important and how solicitors can influence its development.
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FeatureAutism and the criminal justice system
It is essential that improvements are made to identify early on those in the criminal justice system who have ASD so that they can be provided with the appropriate professional support.
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FeatureCollaboratively owned school companies
This article considers the benefits of ‘spinning out’ council services that were previously provided in-house.
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FeatureBalance needed in costs protection
The key issue is striking the right balance between the laudable aim of ensuring access to justice for all, and the undesirable effect of encouraging vexatious claimants and overburdening our smaller publications.
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FeatureLaw firms are vulnerable to cybercrime
Lawyers must ensure they have secure passwords – otherwise fraudsters could wreak havoc.
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FeatureData page – November 2013
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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FeaturePost-Jackson: is selling the right option?
Small firms may be tempted to get out of PI fast, but a more pragmatic approach could suit them better.
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FeatureRetention of title
We look at the issues that can arise when a claim for the price of goods is asserted in relation to a retention of title clause.
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FeatureBringing a case to Strasbourg
Practical guidance on submitting applications to the European Court of Human Rights.
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FeatureData page – October 2013
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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FeatureThe relationship between value and instability
Assessing the commercial impact of political change.
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FeatureAuto-enrolment pension regime
What impact will the new rules have on law firms? Non-compliance could see them hit hard.
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FeaturePredictive coding: embracing the new
Law firms cannot afford to ignore the use of machine-learning technology to control costs.
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FeatureThe legal questions raised by One Barnet
Barnet council’s radical outsourcing plans raised novel legal questions.
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FeatureHate crimes legal review
To what extent should the criminal law be used to tackle the stirring up of hatred against minority groups?