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Truncheons, trade unions and the law: 100 years since the General Strike
2026-04-29T09:35:00+01:00By Michael Cross
The question of legality emerged surprisingly late in the nine-day national walkout which began a century ago this week.
'Too difficult' box?
2026-04-27T07:30:00+01:00By Paul Rogerson
CILEX's chief executive notes that ‘Mazur has shown that change is possible.’ Most certainly. But likely? Probably not.
Lawyers feeling the impact of Iran war
2026-04-27T07:25:00+01:00By Jonathan Goldsmith
There have been various articles on the impact of the Iran war, but I have not come across any that considers the overall impact on law globally.
Mother in Law: Getting the measure of your targets
24 April 2026By Anonymous
Diary of a busy practitioner, somewhere in England.
Best of the blogs - 26 April 2026
2026-04-26T10:27:00+01:00
Missed our blogs this week? Here’s our top five…
Working on legal directories
2026-04-24T13:00:00+01:00By Eduardo Reyes
As the Gazette asks the question 'Have directories had their day?', Eduardo Reyes shares his perspective as a former Legal 500 contributor.
Have the legal directories had their day?
By Sam Ridgway and Daniela Conte
Defending lawyers defends justice
2026-04-23T15:25:00+01:00By Law Society president Mark Evans
Even in the strongest democracies, government actions can undermine the independence, integrity and effectiveness of the legal profession.
Windrush families brief Lib Dems on fight for justice
2026-04-22T13:15:00+01:00By Monidipa Fouzder
Victims and survivors head to parliament to share their experiences and highlight the ongoing challenges.
Consumer class action regime would be a major shift in the litigation landscape
2026-04-22T10:50:00+01:00By Matthew Felwick
Even if the Law Commission recommends a narrow definition of consumer law, many sectors and businesses would face an increased litigation risk.
Devolution conundrum
17 April 2026By Paul Rogerson
One of Plaid Cymru’s flagship policies is to resurrect the push for devolution of justice and policing.
Ministers hold the line on Palestine Action
17 April 2026By Joshua Rozenberg
Should we feel any sympathy for the 500 or so protesters who were arrested in Trafalgar Square?
Best of the blogs - 18 April 2026
2026-04-18T07:05:00+01:00
Missed our blogs this week? Here’s our top five…
End of an era: McGibbon reflects on her time leading GLD
2026-04-17T11:25:00+01:00By Monidipa Fouzder
Susanna McGibbon spoke to the Gazette ahead of stepping down from her role as treasury solicitor and GLD permanent secretary.
Seven key takeaways from the SRA’s justice committee grilling
2026-04-16T11:33:00+01:00By John Hyde
It wasn’t always comfortable, but SRA leaders gave glimpses of their aims and priorities.
Lawyers and the Panama Papers – 10 years later
2026-04-14T15:16:00+01:00By Jonathan Goldsmith
Back in 2016, I was both wrong and right about what I predicted the consequences would be for lawyers.
When travel plans go West
2026-04-14T10:01:00+01:00By Gary McIndoe
How should Home Office powers be exercised in high-profile cases?
Best of the blogs -11 April 2026
2026-04-11T06:49:00+01:00
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Mazur’s watching brief
2026-04-10T08:33:00+01:00By Paul Rogerson
I asked a well-known solicitor toiling at a regional full-service firm how the Court of Appeal’s landmark decision in Mazur (In Focus, p8-9) has been interpreted in the ‘boardroom’.
Mother in Law: The screen time debate
2026-04-10T07:00:00+01:00By Anonymous
Diary of a busy practitioner, somewhere in England.
Signing your name away
2026-04-10T00:01:00+01:00By Sarah Mountain
Learning from Estée Lauder’s claim against the founder of Jo Malone.
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