Recent Practice Management – Page 2

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    From the Library: Free online legal information - case law resources

    2016-07-27T09:18:00Z

    Questions about case law are frequently received by the Library enquiry service. We have an extensive hard copy collection, but there are also plenty of free online resources that can help you with case law research. 

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    The DWF paralegal hub: the new face of litigation?

    2016-07-25T13:13:00Z

    A year ago, national law firm DWF overhauled its business model and introduced a range of new client services, including a centralised legal support centre with paralegals working on everything from e-disclosure to bundling. DWF director Julia Williams explains how this paralegal hub is transforming the way it undertakes litigation, ...

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    Why you need to get to grips with time recording

    2016-07-18T15:19:00Z

    Claire Green of the Association of Costs Lawyers explains why fee earners must recognise the importance of proper time-recording.

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    Mediation: Preparation and good practice

    2016-04-20T15:43:00Z

    Mark Jackson-Stops, mediator and founder of mediation chambers In Place of Strife, provides an in-depth guide to the vital points you and your client must consider prior to mediation

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    Thinking of applying to the bench? A civil litigator's journey

    2016-03-03T16:35:00Z

    After over 20 years as a solicitor and civil litigator, Keith Etherington has made the leap to a full-time judicial position. He speaks about his journey to the bench, and offers in-depth practical advice on the process - and the skills and experience the JAC is looking for

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    The firm that is making DBAs a success

    2016-02-10T16:52:00Z

    The legal profession has, for the most part, given damages-based agreements a wide berth since their inception in 2013. Richard Spector explains how ELS Legal is going against the grain by making them an attractive and successful funding option for his firm and clients alike

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    Unbundling the risks

    2015-12-09T10:58:00Z

    In light of the decision in Minkin v Landsberg, solicitors can now offer ‘unbundled’ services without being held liable for matters beyond those in their client retainer. However, there are still risks involved in offering unbundling services and informally providing free legal advice that can bring you in conflict with ...

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    From the conference: Working with in-house solicitors

    2015-11-27T10:39:00Z

    Civil Litigation Section member Alexia Binns spoke to the autumn conference about how civil litigators can work fruitfully with in-house solicitors. Here, she shares her top tips

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    From the conference: Innovative ways of working

    2015-11-26T15:42:00Z

    Patrick Allen summarises the talking points from his session on innovative ways of working at this year’s autumn conference

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    Have you adapted to the pricing challenge?

    2015-10-06T15:03:00Z

    Ahead of her session at the Section autumn conference on 22 October 2015, Pauline Doohan explains why competitive pricing is key to thriving in a transformed legal market

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    At all costs: the risks in costs budgeting

    2015-08-20T15:06:00Z

    Francis Kendal, council member of the Association of Costs Lawyers, offers some top tips for litigators considering undertaking their own costs budgeting work - and at their own risk

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    Working with Salford Business Centre: top tips

    2015-07-22T15:20:00Z

    HM Courts & Tribunal Services has produced a list of top tips on how to work effectively with the County Court Money Claims Centre in Salford, and secure the best possible and fastest service

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    What is HMCTS' Secure Data Transfer?

    2015-07-08T15:17:00Z

    Paul Downer from HM Courts & Tribunals Service explains how its Secure Data Transfer system can save time and money for those users issuing multiple claims

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    Private eye: the pitfalls of moving into private client work (part 2)

    2015-06-11T17:30:00Z

    Private client work may seem an attractive new source of business for civil litigators in strained economic times, but there is much to consider and be wary of before you take your first steps. In the second of a two-part article, Roman Kubiak outlines five more key issues to focus ...

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    Fundamental dishonesty: the new buzzword for litigators?

    2015-06-09T17:32:00Z

    Why fundamental dishonesty is now a key term for personal injury lawyers, and is likely to become so for other civil litigators

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    Private eye: the pitfalls of moving into private client work (part 1)

    2015-06-03T16:15:00Z

    Private client work may seem an attractive new source of business for civil litigators in strained economic times, but there is much to consider and be wary of before you take your first steps. Roman Kubiak outlines ten key issues to focus on 

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    The price of justice: mitigating the impact of the new court fees

    2015-04-07T10:36:00Z

    It remains to be seen whether higher fees will improve the courts service. What is evident, though, is that legal advisers acting for either a potential claimant or defendant need to be flexible in the way in which disputes are handled, both in respect of how they are resolved and ...

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    Consumer contracts: information for clients

    2014-09-26T14:44:00Z

    Kerry Underwood on the information clients must now be supplied with before signing a contract

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    Going the distance

    2014-06-26T10:36:00Z

    Nicholas Bacon KC provides a user guide to the new consumer contracts regime

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    A delicate condition

    2014-03-31T14:43:00Z

    Deborah Blythe and Sarah Towler’s top tips for providing excellent client service