Comment and opinion – Page 169
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OpinionMore than Grexit
Greece has dominated the headlines but other issues - mass surveillance, regulation - abound across Europe.
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OpinionNo choice but to act now
Michael Gove must prove his commitment to the rule of law, or justice will be relevant to fewer people.
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OpinionTaking stock of Slater
The quoted firm’s market travails highlight one downside of flotation.
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OpinionEaster Rising still unsettles
Events in Ireland in 1916 pose contemporary questions for the rule of law.
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Opinion1916: martyrs, justice and memory
Commemorating the events of 1916 may be traumatic for some.
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OpinionA portal for clin neg?
Fixed fees in clinical negligence would need to be within a tight process.
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OpinionCorporate criminal liability
Should the corporate bribery offence be extended to other acts of financial crime?
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OpinionSavings on clin neg claims come at a greater cost
The government has moved quickly to sway opinion on NHS costs. The fightback must begin immediately.
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OpinionPlaying politics over Europe
‘Better regulation’ may be a clever political ploy, but is it good for Europe?
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OpinionUnjust obligations on lawyers
How could singular City skillsets meet the demands of poorer people?
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OpinionCases worth fighting for
Legal aid cuts have made worthy causes financially worthless for lawyers.
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OpinionTaxi drivers now, lawyers next
How might the controversy surrounding digital taxi service Uber impact on regulation of lawyers?
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OpinionLitigation is not so special after all
As budgeting beds in, the next logical step will be legal project management.
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OpinionCan wealthy lawyers really plug the justice gap?
Our first glimpse of the new lord chancellor was encouraging, but there are limits to the potential of pro bono.
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OpinionLegal knowledge advantage
Legal knowledge management is evolving rapidly but it’s still about platforms, processes and people.
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OpinionSetting a bench mark
Solicitors have the opportunity to shadow judges and observe their skills.
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OpinionSecuring LGBT rights
Lawyers are helping the Human Dignity Trust obtain access to justice for LGBT people worldwide.
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OpinionMore competition from the bar
Bar urged to stop worrying about upsetting solicitors and embrace public access.
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OpinionGet Carta: an octocentenary weekend
Interpretations of Magna Carta varied extraordinarily over the weekend commemorations. A fine testament to its value.