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Crashing out
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Crashing out

The recent case of Casey v Cartwright provides guidance on the circumstances where defendants in low velocity impact claims can rely on their own expert evidence, says Elizabeth Jones, but there are still loopholes
Polkey confusion
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Polkey confusion

The EAT continues to muddy the unfair dismissal law waters, say Elliot Gold and Francis Davey
Fraud Act 2006
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Fraud Act 2006

New definitions of fraud have clarified matters for practitioners. Bruce Stuart explains
New strategies
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New strategies

Mark Riminton and Richard England explain how a new 'business' approach can unlock your firm's earning potential
Practice trends: human rights
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Practice trends: human rights

There is more to human rights than high profile terrorism cases, and still more potential to be unlocked in human rights arguments despite the courts' increasing reticence. Jean-Yves Gilg reports
Stephen Friday
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Stephen Friday

The Chairman of the Black Solicitors Network talks about ploughing success back in the community – working with minorities is only one aspect
Thought leader: By Michael Roch, Edge International
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Thought leader: By Michael Roch, Edge International

Originally From FD Legal magazine vol 1 Issue 1: Welcome to the first edition of FD Legal. The genesis of this publication is highly timely. Law firm profitability remains under continued pressure. And in light of the imminent reforms to the UK legal profession, only law firms that make the right strategic decisions and invest in the right resources will continue to survive and be profitable in the long-term as the market around them changes. The firm's finance director (FD) or equivalent is one of the central figures to help manage these changes.