CJEU dragged into political disputes
Courts in Poland and Hungary have come under the scrutiny of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Lecture theatre
Will Lord Sumption’s Reith lectures be aimed at Lord Hoffmann?
Defending the rule of law
IBA’s public education campaign highlighting the significance of the rule of law should be promoted by national bars.
Let's be honest - some bits of the PI industry are rotten
Claimants already feel baffled by a process that appears to treat them as a commodity.
Judgment in 'gay cake' case
Why was it okay for bakers to decline order?
Law students and junior lawyers need more support
Junior lawyers must be equipped with the right skills to manage their mental health in the workplace – a fundamental rethink of law firm culture can help make this happen.
How to move your business forward in difficult times
Future-proofing your firm requires more than good cashflow – all your staff should be working towards a common goal.
Litigation funders, out and proud
Vannin’s stock market float is further evidence of a booming third-party funding sector.
When should a lawyer admit to being ill?
Part two in a series on ethical questions raised by the regulatory settlement in KP.
Jeans at work? Law firms should let us ditch the suits
Competition for talent is coming at the traditional legal profession from all sides. Marginal gains are essential.
Fore! Ryder Cup claim could hinge on the warning
Spectator reportedly considering legal action: what are her chances of success?
Barrister's tweeting trouble
Bar complaints report illustrates perils of social media
IT and the definition of cross-border legal services
The rise in unregulated electronic platforms has caught the international trading system unawares.
SDT’s standard of proof should reflect sanctions
If SDT wants to use civil standard of proof it should relinquish the punitive elements of its philosophy.
The right to a jury trial in Northern Ireland
Supreme Court to consider whether ex-soldier can be tried without a jury.
Labour's share plan needs work
Notion of workers having more say enjoys broad support, but Labour’s employee ownership plans would prove a real headache for City law firms.
Lesson from Kavanaugh hearing: thank goodness for our system
We don’t know the politics of our Supreme Court justices and we don’t need to know.
Magistrates' courts: a legal sausage factory
Magistrates' numbers are falling, the listings system is chaotic and morale is low.
Food for thought for new SFO chief
Two court rulings will give Lisa Osofsky plenty to think about as she continues her SFO baptism.
Your team, your future, your retirement solution
The best managers make themselves redundant. This should be a mantra for the owners of law firms.
