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SJ 162/6 June/July 2019 | Solicitors Journal

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SJ 162/6 June/July 2019

June 2019

Opinion

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18

The Big Four: a bigger threat to law firms than technology

The Big Four: a bigger threat to law firms than technology

By Paul Bennett

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20

A sticking plaster approach: Civil Liability Act reforms trivialise the injured

A sticking plaster approach: Civil Liability Act reforms trivialise the injured

By Qamar Anwar

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Why the legal aid disruptors are worth their weight in gold

Why the legal aid disruptors are worth their weight in gold

By David Kirwan

News

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8

New CPD regime 'well received' by solicitors

Junior lawyers call for SQE inquiry

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9

Solicitor suspended for backdating documents

Solicitor suspended for backdating documents

By Hannah Gannagé-Stewart

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11

Parents can be appointed adult child's deputy

David Hodson warns against Henry VIII-type divorce powers

Feature

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26

THE THIN BLACK LINE: ADOPTING A MARKETING STRATEGY THAT WORKS

THE THIN BLACK LINE: ADOPTING A MARKETING STRATEGY THAT WORKS

By Douglas McPherson

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34

ARE WE MAKING TIME COUNT, OR COUNTING TIME?

ARE WE MAKING TIME COUNT, OR COUNTING TIME?

By Glyn Morris

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46

THE LAW COMMISSION SARS REPORT: THE NEXT LEG OF A JOURNEY

EQUALITY: THE HUNDRED-YEAR JOURNEY

Practice Notes

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52

Something rotten in the court estate

Something rotten in the court estate

By Jonathan Wheeler

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58

The fallout from Friday afternoon fraud

The fallout from Friday afternoon fraud

By Andrew Pavlovic

Business

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64

Facing pressure a client

Facing pressure a client

By Mena Ruparel

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66

Empowering colleagues to say no

Empowering colleagues to say no

By Tracey Calvert

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68

Shining a light on the cloud

Shining a light on the cloud

By

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48

RICHARD BAKER: SMALL STEPS, BIG AMBITIONS

RICHARD BAKER: SMALL STEPS, BIG AMBITIONS

By Jean-Yves Gilg

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70

Degree apprenticeships: bridging the legal sector skills gap

Degree apprenticeships: bridging the legal sector skills gap

By Jackie Panter

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72

Why can't lawyers give more praise?

Why can't lawyers give more praise?

By Alicia Fortinberry