All Columnist articles – Page 9
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OpinionApril is the SLAPP-iest month
The subject of strategic litigation against public participation continues to generate enormous publicity.
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OpinionThe golden mean between online and in-person
We are in a state of transition in terms of both climate awareness and technological possibilities.
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OpinionPost Office bill – messy but quick
Government’s Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill raises unprecedented constitutional issues.
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OpinionReflections on the KlimaSeniorinnen climate change case
We can decide to be agitated about a ruling from an international court, but it seems pointless - the direction of travel regarding climate change is clear.
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OpinionShould litigation funding fees be recoverable?
Change is clearly on the way for the sector, but this does not necessarily mean bad news for litigation funders.
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OpinionMother in Law: In praise of the Easter weekend
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionHow others cope with our problems
We should keep an eye on what our neighbours in the same position as us are doing. We may learn something.
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OpinionClimate of fear raises the stakes on human rights
The European Court of Human Rights may answer some momentous questions for the first time in rulings to be delivered tomorrow.
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OpinionBeyond the limbo
As politicians sit on their hands, lawyers must get creative about solutions for our dire situation.
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OpinionA need-to-know guide to new EU legislation
Remarkably little is written about this new legislation, though it continues generally to affect us.
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OpinionMother in Law: Doing our homework on the right schools
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionWhat are your three ideas?
I propose the theory that every human has only three ideas. My current three involve international arbitration, solicitors from abroad, and AI.
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OpinionPrisons: stalled bill raises stakes on early release
If there is to be no new legislation in the coming months, justice secretary Alex Chalk must simply stretch the existing provisions as far as he can.
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OpinionWho decides whether the client is telling the truth?
Many solicitors may take comfort from Mr Justice Fancourt’s remarks in Haddad v Rostamani & Ors.
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OpinionHere’s my plan for cutting motor premiums
The insurance lobby is on the warpath again, but soaring motor premiums are not the fault of injured people.
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OpinionMother in Law: Bonuses - contentious but crucial
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionBroken Britain – the lawyers' story
We need to come to terms with the political reality that the government is not going to come to the rescue of our sector.
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OpinionPost Office convictions: setting the record straight
Legislation will be introduced ‘within weeks’ overturning wrongful convictions of hundreds of postmasters, the Ministry of Justice announced on 10 January.
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OpinionHow can we tell what is true anymore?
Two recent stories highlight the need for care in everyday legal life. Both caution against naivety.
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OpinionMother in Law: Go with your gut – at home and at work
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.