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The new-found celebrity status of Kim Dotcom and his lavish lifestyle, arrest and multiple bail hearings have, if nothing else, focused the spotlight on the ongoing dilemma of how to deal with online infringement of ... More about The Unsolved Problem of Online Infringement.
Sole practitioners have an obligation to ensure they organise their schedule so that they are able to honour undertakings they have given, according to the Legal Complaints Review Officer (LCRO). Facts In FY v UM ... More about Undertakings and Sole Practitioners considered.
The Law Society is seeking comments from members of the legal profession on the proposed mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme, which has been approved by the Law Society’s Board. The proposals include: All ... More about Proposed mandatory CPD scheme details.