2018

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In-house GCs Three Times More Dissatisfied with Larger Law Firms

1st February 2018
Despite this, in-house teams are overwhelmingly appointing law firms based on personal connections rather than a rational appraisal of which firms would be best for the job. Companies find smaller firms provide better client service, but often lack the means to source them. An overwhelming majority of general counsel (GC) are excited by technologies for […]
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UK Estates and Irish Assets: When Do You Need a Grant?

31st January 2018
Maria Lakes prides herself on helping people navigate legally challenging situations and strives to make the legal process easy for clients. In a cumbersome and lengthy probate system, Maria and her team have developed systems and processes to minimise client stresses and delays while delivering excellent client service. Below, she speaks more about this with […]
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Being a Guardian Angel: Avoiding Negligence

31st January 2018
We now hear from Margy Campbell, whose professional adult and geriatric experience has proven invaluable to local attorneys in their professional need for expert witness testimony and to families as a family mediator and Personal Representative.   What are common cases that you are instructed on as an Expert Witness? My expertise is specific to […]
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Is Your Stressful Job Starting to Show? Age Gracefully by Ditching These Pro-Aging Foods

31st January 2018
If you have made it this far into January and stuck to your resolution…well done! The most well-known promise to ourselves is to eat well, but with the hectic legal lifestyle, that can be hard. With our new year’s resolutions sinking in, we have decided to gain some expert knowledge into how our lifestyle can […]
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Is ADR Suitable for Energy Disputes?

31st January 2018
In our next Expert Insight feature, we gain some thoughts into the energy sector in Canada. We hear from Rosa Twyman who is an energy regulatory lawyer and has exclusively practiced law in the energy industry since 2001.   You began your legal career in South Africa. What three major differences do you see in […]
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Will Exploding Laptop Batteries Be an Increasing Issue in Court?

31st January 2018
We speak with Nick Aitken about how forensic engineering has changed and how this has impacted the legal sector. He touches on changes in his field which have caused issues for clients, and the challenging nature of being an expert witness.   What common cases are you instructed on and how has this changed since […]
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Trialling Murder: Is the Death Penalty Necessary?

31st January 2018
“You may feel overwhelmed, frightened, but criminal charges call for action, not feelings. Even before the lower court judge decides to release you from jail, the first logical step is to hire a criminal defence lawyer. You need to find an attorney who handles your type of criminal case and is familiar with the local […]
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