Commentary and opinion – Page 113
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OpinionAdvice from the Attorney General does not attract privilege
The government was wrong to state that the disclosed Brexit deal advice was cloaked with legal privilege.
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OpinionJudiciary dragging its feet over McKenzies
Long-awaited reform must be implemented soon to avoid more horror stories.
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OpinionSelling up to staff can solve succession issues
At HJA we concluded that an Employee Ownership Trust structure offers a secure and stable future for law firms.
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OpinionECJ - an imperial, not an impartial, court
The proposed withdrawal agreement would subject the UK to a court which can never be an impartial arbiter in legal disputes involving the EU’s own interests.
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OpinionFirst 100 days with the new SFO director
Lisa Osofsky has already recognised the need to speed up charging decisions, as well as indicating a pragmatism towards corporate investigations.
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OpinionWhy is judicial misconduct so cloaked in secrecy?
We find out every detail of solicitors’ misdeeds. We’re not even told what judges have done wrong.
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OpinionWhat the UN has to say about the role of bars
The United Nations has published a report that will help set universal standards for bars across the globe.
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OpinionWorking towards equality for all
How the Law Society is championing career progression for women.
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OpinionPassing the buck on care cases
Social workers must do more to keep care cases out of court to ease the pressure on lawyers and judges.
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OpinionHacked off with the courts
The High Court is correct to throw out a judicial review of the government’s decision on the Leveson inquiry.
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OpinionUpholding children’s rights post-Brexit
MPs and peers are concerned that exiting the EU will see us ‘go backwards’ on children’s rights.
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OpinionMore no-deal Brexit advice for lawyers
Solicitors may find the government’s latest list of no-deal notices useful to help prepare for the ever-approaching, yet continually uncertain, Brexit outcome.
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OpinionWitness statements – rip them up and start again?
There needs to remain an element of evidence in writing, but this must be closely monitored in terms of both length and relevant content.
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OpinionMoney laundering and terror finance – are you asking the right questions?
It is time to refresh your firm-wide risk assessment
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OpinionCalibrating the machines
Whether they are provided by a solicitor or artificial intelligence, legal services should meet equivalent standards.
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OpinionCriminal solicitors: heroes rarely applauded
When morale is at its lowest, it's nice to know you have fans in high places.
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OpinionWhiplash reform is done, but insurers have reason to fear
The claims industry is fleet-footed and adaptable - and the Civil Liability Bill is half-baked and flimsy.
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OpinionComparing the deal with no-deal for solicitors
What will the difference between the options of a Brexit deal or no-deal mean to practising lawyers in the UK?
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OpinionSolicitor-advocate or barrister?
I am in the relatively early stages of my legal career, third- year part-time LLB.
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OpinionHow to secure work experience
Many entry-level legal jobs need a minimum amount of legal-environment work experience.