Litvinenko post-mortem ‘one of Western world’s most dangerous ever’
The poisoning of former Russian intelligence agent Alexander Litvinenko in London was an “act of nuclear terrorism on the streets of a major city”, a public inquiry hears at the Royal Courts of Justice. Watch the broadcast, in association with Sky News.
Good commercial law makes good societies
None of the developments of the last millennium work without certainty of contract, property law, and clear redress to back any partnership, loan or enterprise.
Exception to the privilege rule
The iniquity exception to privilege can prove useful in a variety of litigation contexts.
Spousal maintenance
Disputes related to this are often the main bar to divorcing couples resolving financial disagreements. Recent comprehensive guidance aims to help.
Criminal defence: the defiant ones
Criminal defence specialists are hurting and career prospects are bleak. But many retain the appetite to fight for a viable future.
Courts saved by Skype?
Starting work on some of Leveson’s recommendations for the courts must be a priority.
Lofty ideals laid low
The way government has set about removing the law’s ‘height advantage’ is depressing.
Window on solicitors’ world
Firm shopfronts could be put to better use.
EU-US legal services breakthrough
Conference of chief justices offers a way out of the old plot-line.
Drone on – with an eye on the law
The profession must be alert to the legal questions raised by the use of pilotless aircraft.
We cannot delete the dirty details
The lord chief justice wants to spare us details of horrific crimes. His good intentions are doomed.
Interventions: the innocent pay, too
When a partner misbehaves, everyone around them can be tarnished.
Endangered lawyers
As the legal revolution progresses, the danger is that the weakest and most abused clients will be pushed to the margins.
BOOK REVIEW: Court of Protection Handbook – a user’s guide
This handbook on embryonic new powers in the court is in a league of its own.
