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PREDICTIONS 2014: COMPLIANCE

Despite the lack of clarity over fundamental concepts such as 'material' breaches and the scope of compliance officers' roles, law firms should get ready for 2014 as 'the year of enforcement', warns Michelle Garlick, particularly with financial stability being set to remain a key concern

What lies ahead for defendant personal injury lawyers this year?

Whiplash, mesothelioma, fraud and QOCS will help ensure 2014 is not for the faint-hearted, David Johnson says

Litigation funding and ATE insurance in 2014

Increasingly competitive use of alternative fee arrangements will be one of this year's challenges, Matthew Amey predicts

Distance learning is part of a modern-day law school

As the legal sector evolves, flexible learning plays a pivotal role in enhancing learning experiences, says Simon Boyes

What does 2014 hold for personal injury lawyers?

Tim Oliver

MoJ releases details of barristers' legal aid earnings in advance of strike

Criminal law solicitors invite members to 'training session' on 6 January

Cell mate: does familiarity breed contempt?

Spreadsheets are used for probate, client databases, schedules and all sorts. They are prevalent and mostly understood but there are pitfalls to consider, says Mick Jones

Jersey sets trustee trend

After showing a willingness to evolve its trust law, other IFCs look set to follow Jersey's lead, says Geoff Cook