Comment and opinion – Page 76
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OpinionHybrid funding model an appetising option
Last month the Court of Appeal finally had an opportunity to examine the topic of damages-based agreements (DBAs) – and it did not disappoint.
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OpinionStop misusing the apprenticeship levy
Law firms misusing the apprentice levy need to beware.
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OpinionThe human touch
One’s experience of lockdown is intensely personal, shaped as it is by temperament, age, material circumstance and even gender (women do more home schooling, for example).
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OpinionMaternity leave? You'll have to resign
A bill that will let the attorney general take maternity leave is long overdue.
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OpinionIt makes no sense to force workers into the office at this time
Reports of bosses forcing staff into the office show there are misconceived concerns about productivity.
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OpinionMother in law: The art of letter writing
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionLGBT+ History Month: Identity and authenticity
Diversity cannot thrive within an organisation without a meaningful culture of inclusion.
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OpinionResponding to online criticism of lawyers’ services
Solicitors can benefit from the American Bar Association’s guidance on how to behave in relation to negative reviews.
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OpinionStagnant progress in profession’s diversity is disheartening
There is demand for diverse teams of lawyers and the firms who foster their growth.
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OpinionMeghan and the Mail
Courts balance Duchess of Sussex’s right to privacy with media’s right to publish.
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OpinionSwift condemnation of Labour’s jury proposal is unwarranted
A temporary reduction in the number of jurors in a case should be given proper and reasoned consideration.
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OpinionThird-party poopers
Malicious content posted by unhappy customers on third-party web platforms can cost a firm money.
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OpinionHooray for Sir Geoffrey's funnel vision
An integrated online civil justice system could be good news for access to justice - and for the nation.
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OpinionAre jury rooms safe? I'm about to find out...
A summons to jury service contains a worrying lack of information about Covid safety.
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OpinionReview sites: one rant could be fatal
One client’s online review has cost him £28,000. But the stakes can be even higher for firms on the receiving end.
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OpinionLitigation funding does not drive families apart
Critics often ignore the fact that funding is really an option of last resort.
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OpinionThis is no time to review reserved activities
Big tech and regulating the unregulated are much more urgent.
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OpinionAway from home
In current circumstances, how many examples are there where it is business-critical that staff come in to the office?