All Letters articles – Page 8
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Opinion
In the recovery position on costs
Authorities are working to reduce recoverable costs, not actual costs, and this is only making litigation less cost-effective.
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OpinionWhat’s yours called?
Tackling the ’So what do you do?’ question at a party doesn’t have to be tricky.
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OpinionOur fate in lay hands
Solicitor members of SDT jealously guard reputation of the profession.
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OpinionThe truth about referral fees
NHS Resolution has the opportunity to make representations over all costs budgets.
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OpinionLetters roundup - 15 October 2018
Profession needs to be aware that ability trumps background.
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OpinionAll that glitters…
Savings from Civil Liability Bill won’t be passed on by insurers any time soon.
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OpinionShortage of trust
I am currently confronted by what appears to be an intractable problem regarding the creation of a trustee bank account.
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Opinion‘No-strings’ remedy
Why should an umarried couple be awarded all of the benefits and protection that comes with being married?
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OpinionTimely clarity on litigation privilege
The Court of Appeal’s judgment in SFO v ENRC has been strongly welcomed by our major corporate clients.
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OpinionWhen the accused are also victims
What has played out in recent weeks in the ’Roxy v Ryan punch that wasn’t’ bears a resemblance to what our courts face on a daily basis when criminal allegations are made.
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OpinionFair trial fight
We welcome the High Court’s ruling striking down the lord chancellor’s scheme to cut criminal legal aid for some of the most complicated and difficult Crown court cases.
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OpinionCommon law marriage myth
Since the early 1970s the number of people getting married has steadily fallen while the number of cohabiting couples has increased. In 2016 there were 3.3m cohabiting couples.
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OpinionParole Board independence reaffirmed
I have previously identified the unqualified necessity for the independence of action and decision-making of the Parole Board to remain intact in the wake of the furore over the John Worboys case.
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OpinionHill to climb at CPS
Max Hill QC brings immense experience to one of the most unenviable jobs in law.
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OpinionThe late Andrew Hopper QC
Andrew was a resolute, resourceful, committed and highly respected defender of solicitors facing disciplinary action.
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OpinionInquest injustice
It is positive that the government is reviewing the availability of legal aid to ensure bereaved families can fully participate in their loved one’s inquest.