All News blog articles – Page 13
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OpinionAnti-corruption: measuring success
We must judge the success of this week’s London summit only by the long-term practical actions that may follow.
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OpinionUnnecessary is the new black in PI claims
Who needs to prove fraud when you can simply deem claims unnecessary?
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OpinionBrexit – 1975 was another country
Lawyers were urged to give ‘reassurance’ in the last European membership referendum.
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OpinionBreathing space for Slater and Gordon – just
It's a tonic for staff that the firm has struck a deal with lenders, but executives face a daunting challenge to make the numbers add up.
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OpinionBrexit, law and sunk costs
After decades of denying that Brussels creates very much law, the ‘in’ campaign has changed its tune.
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Opinion‘Mob rule’ must not dictate legal aid policy
A ‘one-nation justice system’ cannot be built by recourse to crude populism.
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OpinionFair fees for clinical negligence
Fears have been expressed about fixed fees but radical change could address flaws in the current regime.
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OpinionBite the bullet and raise the court fees cap
If the courts must generate cash, the £10,000 limit is simply too low.
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OpinionWhat junior lawyers need
If firms fail to address ingrained cultural problems in the profession, they may face an exodus of talented young lawyers.
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OpinionGove’s MoJ has gone to sleep
The department seems to have gone into hibernation, but solicitors need certainty.
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Opinion‘Strategic litigation’ over stage 1 costs
Court of Appeal to rule on whether claimants should be allowed to keep RTA protocol costs.
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OpinionJoint enterprise: lifting a flawed dragnet
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on joint enterprise is a reflection of the strength of our legal system, rather than of its weakness.
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OpinionNo joy on Twitter over McNally’s second thought
Former justice minister supports calls for an immediate review of legal aid reforms.
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OpinionWant plain English? How about ‘get lost’?
Lawyers should be wary of taking a lead from other sectors on ditching jargon.
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OpinionCivil justice reforms and employment tribunals
There are questions to be answered on where employment tribunals would sit under proposed civil justice reforms.
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OpinionLet the London exodus begin
Northshoring will be crucial in the coming years – but can’t be built solely on price.
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OpinionIncurred costs are up for grabs
Appeal court clarifies that incurred costs can be attacked at first hearing.
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OpinionChanged utterly: Easter 1916 and the law
The mainland UK legal community responded slowly, but in the end honourably, to events in Dublin 100 years ago.
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OpinionIncome recognition: firms are kidding themselves
The truth about income isn’t always pretty – but it’s got to be told.