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    Do single joint experts work?

    2013-04-29T00:00:00

    The main rationale for using a single joint expert (SJE) is to reduce the costs and delays associated with using expert witnesses on behalf of each of the parties in litigation. This has been in place for a number of years, but experience of SJE appointments confirms that new issues ...

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    Implications of new product placement regime for lawyers

    2011-05-10T00:00:00

    On 28 February 2011, viewers of the This Morning breakfast show witnessed the first paid-for product placement on UK TV – the Dolce Gusto coffee machine.

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    Lawyers' part in reducing clients' pension deficits

    2011-01-14T00:00:00

    On 10 December 2010, Mr Justice Briggs ruled in the High Court that any Financial Support Direction (FSD) or Contribution Notice (CN) from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) issued against an insolvent company will rank as an administration expense, and therefore take priority over other liabilities such as bank loans. This ...

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    How can law firms find the value in their brand?

    2010-09-27T00:00:00

    Intellectual property makes a significant contribution to businesses in almost every sector. The law is no exception. A law firm’s intellectual property, such as trademarks, reputation, copyright, websites and client relationships, can be considered individually or collectively as the brand. Law firm brands are highly valuable, serve many purposes and ...