Bar prepares judicial review to protect criminal fees
8 February 2010
The Bar Council has responded to planned cuts in fees for criminal legal aid barristers by threatening the government with a judicial review.
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Leave well alone
Vol 154 no 4 02-02-2010
There was something surreal about the House of Lords debate on the Equality Bill, religious organisations and the workplace. The chamber was packed, but did the oratory live up to the occasion?
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Somebody else's place in the sun
Vol 154 no 3 26-01-2010
Tens of thousands of Brits chasing the affordable dream property abroad have been given a sudden reality jolt this week. After six years of wrangling, Linda and David Orams heard the Court of Appeal confirm a ruling by the Cypriot courts...
Articles
Wake-up call
Vol 154 no 4 02-02-2010
All businesses and their legal advisers need to get to grips with their obligations under the Bribery Bill, as failure to implement adequate procedures could have dire consequences, warns Neil Swift
Becoming a legend
Vol 154 no 4 02-02-2010
Implementing an outstanding client service programme can help firms differentiate themselves from the crowd and get clients talking, says Dominic Beeton
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Uncertain future
Vol 154 no 4 02-02-2010
Continuing our coverage of the Jackson report, Victoria Yeomans and Robert Webb explore the impact on personal injury practitioners
Silent witness
Vol 154 no 4 02-02-2010
Claimants in conveyancing negligence cases should be permitted to use legal experts where the judge has little understanding or experience of property law, argues Jonathan Ferris
Being part of the picture
Vol 154 no 4 02-02-2010
As local authorities continue to strengthen and share their in-house legal teams, private practice firms are focusing on maximising their offering in areas where their skills remain vital. Jenny Ramage reports
Skin deep
Vol 154 no 4 02-02-2010
With the number of claims against negligent cosmetic surgeons on the rise, practitioners should be aware of the key issues and unique features of this kind of litigation, says Nigel Poole
Turning a blind eye
Vol 154 no 4 02-02-2010
Ignoring evidence revealed after a trial of bias or prejudice within a jury leads to injustice and threatens public faith in the system, says Lucy Corrin
