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News
Side letters: a cause for concern
Peter Reekie looks at the recent case of Vivienne Westwood Ltd v Conduit Street Development Ltd [2017] EWHC 350 (Ch).
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Feature
Brexit report on justice for families, individuals and businesses
The House of Lords EU Committee has published a report about the effect of Brexit on three EU Regulations which together ‘play an important role in facilitating the daily operation of the European legal system’. Jonathan Haydn-Williams looks at the Committee’s conclusions as to the Brussels I Regulation ‘recast’ relating ...
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Exploring the litigation landscape in Scotland
Euan McSherry, DWF Head of Litigation in Scotland, introduces readers to the possibly unfamiliar territory of raising court proceedings north of the border: in particular, the changing face of litigation expenses, raising arbitrations and going to mediation, where it is not mandatory.
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Risk and compliance conference 2017
Mandeep Nagra, risk and compliance advisor, reports on the recent conference.
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Spring clean your compliance checks
The clocks have gone forward, Easter is upon us and Pearl Moses looks at what you can do to spring clean your compliance policies and procedures.
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Do you need a password policy?
One of the weak links in providing an effective barrier against cyber attacks is the use of passwords. Janet Noble looks at some important steps your staff can take to minimise risk.
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Analysis
Case note: Shackleton and Associates v Al Shamsi [2017] EWHC 304 (Comm)
In this case, Mr Justice Teare considered whether the claimant company providing legal services could recover costs for the time spent on the litigation by its sole shareholder, a solicitor advocate.
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Videos
Webinar: AML Update - the new Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (OnDemand)
Jonathan Fisher, QC takes you through the new 2017 Money Laundering Regulations
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Feature
What happens in a mediation stays in a mediation. Or does it?
In Savings Advice Ltd, Master Howarth found that factual statements as to the amount of costs used in mediations could be used in subsequent assessment proceedings. Does this mean not everything in a mediation stays secret, asks Deborah Burke.
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Feature
Best of the web – April 2017
This month’s round-up of best practice management comment and features from across the web includes articles on technological innovation in law firms, workplace productivity, the areas of law firm management which need to be addressed, and how to use an award to promote your firm.
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News
Understanding Lexcel - working towards the Standard (18 May 2017, London)
With ever-increasing competitive forces and client demands, it’s vital that providers of legal services manage the quality of advice and level of client service delivered.
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Feature
CPR 88th update: what's new?
The 88th update to the Civil Procedure Rules (SI 2017/95) makes several important changes which will all come into force by 6 April. Cait Sweeney looks at the pivotal developments.
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Why join the Law Management Section committee?
The Law Management Section committee currently has four vacancies. Current committee member Ian Hopkins explains why he joined, how it’s benefitted him and his firm, and how the committee supports Section members
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Walking papers
In 2008, Quanticks was one of the first law firms to go completely paperless. Neil Quantick explains why he made the switch, how you can do the same, and the benefits it can bring
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Analysis
What you really need to know about Merrix
Deborah Burke, chair of the Civil Litigation Section, offers her own take on this recent, headline-grabbing case on costs budgeting.
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Videos
Combat Immunity and the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
Hilary Meredith discusses the Ministry of Defence’s Better Combat Compensation consultation.
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Event
Seminar: Big data (2 May 2017)
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