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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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My Legal Life: Peru, Globalisation and the Corporate World

31st January 2018
Maria Luz Vargas is the Managing Partner of Estudio Fernandez & Vargas Abogados. Her law firm has a client base in Peru and beyond, with international clientele also looking for legal support. With an impressive legal background, Maria speaks to Lawyer Monthly about her journey into law, US and Peruvian relations and how globalisation is […]
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The Rise of Credit Unions

31st January 2018
As General Counsel, Susan Ols’ role is to provide industry-oriented advice and counsel on various corporate and commercial issues for Credit Union Central of Manitoba (CUCM) and CUCM related entities.   She has a mandate to create, review and approve legal agreements, resolutions, by-laws and other documents to ensure CUCM and Manitoba credit union interests are […]
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The Key Differences Between Legal Study and Legal Practice

25th January 2018
Making the jump from newly qualified to actually practicing what you learned in law school isn’t an easy feat. Below Emma Jones, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at the Open University, shares her thoughts on the key differences between studying the law, to applying it in an actual legal role. […]
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Attacks on Lawyers by Agents of the State Must Stop

24th January 2018
Hard international law is needed to protect lawyers who have been subject to threats and attacks, often carried out by state agencies and individuals, including assault, harassment, imprisonment, surveillance, enforced disappearance, and even murder, the Bar Council has said. The call comes ahead of a crucial vote in Strasbourg tomorrow where UK members of the […]
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31 January: Cash Crunch Day for Law Firms

22nd January 2018
“The New Year could bring law firms significant cash constraints,” says Giles Murphy, head of professional practices at Smith & Williamson, the accountancy, investment management and tax group. “Late January has always been a tough time for law firms; they can be cash poor due to a combination of a recent quarterly rent payment, a […]
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Can Secret Recordings Be Used as Evidence?

19th January 2018
“Can I use secret recordings in court?” is a question Melanie Bridgen, Partner and solicitor in the family law team at Nelsons Solicitors, is often asked when representing parties in proceedings concerning the breakdown of a relationship and the arrangements for children. In family court proceedings, the available evidence usually boils down to one parent’s […]
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