All Letters articles – Page 9
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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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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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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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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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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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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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OpinionThe late Andrew Hopper QC
Andrew was a resolute, resourceful, committed and highly respected defender of solicitors facing disciplinary action.
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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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OpinionHow to blunt knife crime
The latest ONS Crime in England and Wales bulletin shows an alarming increase in knife crime.
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OpinionPI reform a done deal
While some might see the MoJ response to the justice select committee on PI reform as a stay of execution, it only served to highlight the government’s single-minded approach.
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OpinionFull disclosure
I am conscious that the profession will be asking what steps the Law Society Criminal Law Committee has taken in relation to the current unused material debacle.
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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.
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OpinionLevy breaks
The SRA has announced that the Compensation Fund levy for firms will be increased.
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Opinion‘Safe keeping’ unsound
As a long-retired solicitor I was approached recently by an old friend and client. He wanted to know what the words ‘safe keeping’ meant. I was intrigued and he explained.
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OpinionUnder pressure
When I enter my offices I see doors marked ‘COLP’, ‘COFA’, ‘MLRO’ and the recently added ‘DPO’.
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OpinionWe’re all colleagues
When in practice, I occasionally received responses to letters from French avocats, who began their response with ‘Chere Maître’.
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OpinionEasy does it in the modern office
The other day, as I paid a visit to the old firm, a sepulchral calm appeared to have descended on the family department.
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OpinionFairness and injured people
The basis for PI reform is completely without merit, yet the government has been intransigent.