Commentary and opinion – Page 159
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OpinionThe solicitor who became Undershaft
The arms magnate who pioneered modern artillery - as well as hydraulics and renewable energy - started out as a solicitor.
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OpinionBorder skirmish
Cross-border authentication – the latest in a series of ‘turf’ disputes between lawyers and notaries.
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OpinionDropping down the justice league
What might encourage Michael Gove to live up to his rhetoric on justice?
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OpinionPumping up the claim volume
An antitrust class action instrument could enhance the UK’s standing as jurisdiction of choice.
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OpinionLegal aid waiting game
A month has passed since practitioners gave the Ministry of Justice options for alternative savings to the second fee cut.
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OpinionWill budgeting changes make any difference?
Reform of the budgeting rules is on the way, but not a full-scale remodelling.
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OpinionLawyers’ freedom of speech
Freedom of speech concerns us as lawyers because we are on the frontline of those who patrol it.
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OpinionA judge needs judgement
There is one quality no judge can do without, as a recent episode highlights.
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OpinionPower of attorney reforms are risky
Simplifying the LPA process has increased the risk of fraud and abuse.
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OpinionLegal education crisis – US-style
The UK has its fair share of challenges, but in America the situation is much graver.
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OpinionThe cost of patent trolling
Research shows that activity by non-practising entities is bad news in the US. The UK should beware.
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OpinionProsecuting hate crime
The police must be given adequate training to improve the national response to hate crime.
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OpinionAsylum: the new trial by ordeal
Europe’s leaders have collectively returned us to the barbarous legal past.
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OpinionArrested 17-year-olds need a fairer deal
The forthcoming Policing and Criminal Justice Bill should reform outdated procedures and help children in police custody.
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OpinionDivided we fall
The family bar’s complaints about solicitor-advocates are misdirected. And where’s the evidence?
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OpinionEuropean lawyers in history
Two very different lawyers from recent history were involved in struggles which we recognise today.
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OpinionLegal aid action suspension
Practitioner groups may have suspended their legal aid boycott, but this ‘goodwill gesture’ should not be mistaken for defeat.
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OpinionCosts and clinical negligence
Catherine Dixon, chief executive of the Law Society, considers the Department of Health’s proposal to fix costs in clinical negligence.