Commentary and opinion – Page 149
-
OpinionScrutiny of judicial conduct
Mr Justice Peter Smith’s behaviour is once again being reviewed.
-
OpinionOmbudsman schemes: propping up justice
This type of alternative dispute resolution can become an integral part of the civil justice system.
-
OpinionThe Legal Services Consumer Panel: what now?
Watchdog is a lobbying group for one interest in a diminishing part of the legal ecosystem.
-
OpinionDebates on diversity are a stuck record
It’s time to try something new in debates on the legal profession’s diversity.
-
-
OpinionWellbeing awareness beyond a week
Solicitors must keep wellbeing conversations going to make a real difference on mental health.
-
OpinionChanging IP law: nearly there
Reforms promised in the new unjustified threats bill are evidence that patient committee work can pay off.
-
OpinionLand Registry: Why, Minister?
Think the government is clueless about privatising Land Registry? A classic sitcom was there first.
-
OpinionHow fixed costs are looking
The more things develop, the more one gets the sense that the reality is going to be less radical than first feared.
-
OpinionThe IBA and lawyers
We should pay more attention to the International Bar Association. Directly and indirectly, its work affects what we do.
-
OpinionAnti-corruption: the devil's in the detail
Did the PM’s anti-corruption summit contain more rhetoric than substance?
-
OpinionMissing a trick in Manila
Norton Rose Fulbright should do more than admin in Manila — why not legal work too?
-
OpinionTTIP: deal or no deal?
Much is at stake for lawyers in the controversial TTIP talks, which are now floundering.
-
OpinionDan Dare will need a good lawyer
David Cameron’s ambition for a UK spaceport, announced in the Queen's speech, faces epic legal battles.
-
OpinionTechnology disrupting law
Interesting developments in the always-trending world of the impact of hi-tech on the legal profession.
-
OpinionFalse economy on custody
The welfare of those detained by police is at risk after home secretary’s ‘bizarre’ U-turn.
-
-
OpinionAnti-corruption: measuring success
We must judge the success of this week’s London summit only by the long-term practical actions that may follow.
-
OpinionWill MedCo be expanded beyond whiplash?
Some worrying clues suggest the online portal’s remit may be widened.
-
OpinionThe Unified Patent Court and Brexit
The UK fought hard to have the court placed in its jurisdiction. A Brexit would undo that effort.