Wednesday, 08 Sep 2010
UK
General counsel look for alternatives as law firm fees continue to soar
SLA's launch survey finds general counsel under pressure. Costs are the most pressing issue for general counsel, while a little over a quarter say that defending their teams from cutbacks is one of their key concerns. External advisers are not helping - despite the pressures they face, more GCs expect their external legal bills to rise than fall.
Analysis
Corporate fraud set to rise as recession sets in
Fraud is set to rise over the next two years as the economic climate worsens, accounting firm KPMG has warned.
Banishing the billable hour
Strategic Legal Advisor asks ITV head of legal Andrew Garard how he convinced law firms to wean themselves off the clock, what benefits he expects to reap and what, exactly, is wrong with buying legal services by the hour.
LATEST
Commercial litigation set to rise as 'no win, no fee' deals move into the mainstream
The majority of commercial litigators in the UK expect the number of commercial disputes to rise over the coming year, according to a new survey by legal expenses insurer First Assist Legal Protection.
Wolseley, Cadbury and C4 restructure legal departments
Three British companies have revamped their legal teams in the face of widespread business restructuring.
UK: New law on waste management
Law firm Davies Arnold Cooper discusses the latest legal obstacles for construction companies.
UK: New rules on Trade Marks
New trade mark rules have come into force in the UK. Walker Morris trade mark lawyers report.
UK: Prison beckons health and safety offenders
New health and safety laws expose employees to the risk of imprisonment. Law firm Eversheds explains the risks.
UK: Buildings for sale must obtain Energy Performance Certificates
Energy Performance Certificates must to obtained for certain buildings that are sold or let came into effect. Lawyer Daniele Coleman of CMS Cameron McKenna reports.
UK - The latest on the Companies Act
David Coleman of law firm Macfarlanes examines the latest update of the Companies Act.
