Mediation has proved to be an effective and cheaper alternative to litigation, but only if it is used properly will it reach its full potential, says Peter Brewer
This week Solicitors Journal has published Closing the Justice Gap, a collection of essays focused on improving access to justice. Jon Robins reports on the book's positive contribution to the debate
It's 2020. Ten years ago Lord Justice Jackson made recommendations to control the spiralling costs of civil litigation. Most have been implemented and the first clutch of appeals are now coming through. DJ Richard Chapman has written up the first case reports for Solicitors Journal
Despite the recession slowing down the progress of many charities in the North East, as the economy improves the third sector scene is beginning to thrive, providing lawyers with more opportunities to grow this part of their business. Jean-Yves Gilg reports
Referrals between solicitors and financial advisers need not be a one-way street, says Ian Muirhead; in fact, setting up joint ventures could be the first step in a new business strategy made possible under the Legal Services Act
Peter Hill and Tarmina Dent review cases on collective agreements, limitation periods in procurement challenges, disability and local authorities' duty and deceiving the planning authorities
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