Comment and opinion – Page 79
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OpinionLitigation funders are sensitive to potential conflicts
Most funding agreements are direct with the client, or with the knowledge of the client.
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OpinionGive magistrates the benefit of the doubt
A serving member of the bench offers some tips for working together.
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OpinionMoving on from Covid: The Big Debate
Birmingham Law Society debate will cover challenges to the rule of law and commercial and societal effects of the pandemic.
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OpinionFilm review: An activist lawyer and a half-metre of cloth
Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh is the subject of a compelling and harrowing documentary.
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OpinionOur values can civilise political discourse
Profession’s framework for resolving disputes contains useful and safe principles.
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OpinionOpen justice is our birthright
It is unacceptable that in the digital age court judgments are not available for free to all-comers.
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OpinionBeckwith judgment: where now for the SRA?
Major questions will be asked of the regulator’s approach and its attitude to costs.
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OpinionAddressing gender based violence
Shadow solicitor general Ellie Reeves MP says violence against women and girls is ‘close to the top’ of her agenda.
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OpinionMother in law: Speaking up against bullying
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionWhisper it quietly, but law firms have done well in lockdown
Costs have been shaved and home working is a success - no wonder the market is so calm.
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OpinionHas bargain BAILII had its day?
Our free online judgment repository is a bargain - but may not be up to the tasks ahead.
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OpinionIBA conference poses a question about our future
Online version of annual conference proves that sessions and meetings can take place virtually at very low cost, with nearly the same benefit.
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OpinionDisability Discrimination Act – 25 years on
On 8 November the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 was 25 years old. How far have we come?
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OpinionIrish eyes not smiling
Few can be surprised the Republic of Ireland appears disinclined to indulge the UK as we skirt the cliff-edge of ‘no deal’.
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OpinionReforming the Gender Recognition Act 2004
Importance of the legal profession's allyship with the Trans community cannot be overstated.
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OpinionTrust in PI lawyers
It’s time to tip the balance back towards empathy for injured people and put them at the heart of policy-making.