Commentary and opinion – Page 177
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OpinionHappy 65th birthday, legal aid
Plans to cut legal aid in other European states echo reforms in the UK. But protests abound.
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OpinionWhy guideline rates reform was doomed
Lord Dyson shows zero tolerance for far-reaching reform based on poor evidence gathered with insufficient funding.
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OpinionCourt reforms are urgent
An innovative drug and alcohol project shows the courts need a bigger role in tackling social problems.
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OpinionClass of August 1914
The fates of gentlemen admitted as solicitors 100 years ago make fascinating reading.
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OpinionCall time on the law officers and lord chancellor
If the positions have become ceremonial and are not held by senior lawyers, is it time to abolish them?
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OpinionThe perfect match?
The legal world could embrace the ‘specific formula’ approach encouraged by a revolutionary dating app.
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OpinionBreach of privilege
The Sarkozy case raises important questions about the issue of technology and lawyer-client confidentiality.
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OpinionThe heroism bill is Grayling’s finest hour
A bill which creates a problem and offers no solution. What a waste of time.
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OpinionForum shopping for a lawyer’s title – again
A recent case involving Italian nationals clarifies the position on forum shopping in the EU.
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OpinionUK constitution conundrum
The UK is one of only three democracies not to have codified their constitutions. Should it do so?
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OpinionTrusted advisers, by choice
In the face of a growing number of unregulated competitors, law firms need to revive the solicitor brand.
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OpinionMPs’ anger at fake firms scandal
Vulnerable people are being exploited by companies who do know better.
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OpinionAn in-house lawyer in the Cabinet
If the new education secretary lives up to the best attributes of successful in-house lawyers, she might set a very good example.
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OpinionStill in business (in 2024)
Law firm leaders have to realise that the marketplace is increasingly commercial and must respond. Otherwise failure beckons.
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OpinionLet’s not preserve Land Registry in aspic
Withdrawal of cack-handed sell-off plan should not close all options for reform.
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OpinionThe Court of Justice rules, OK
Two recent stories – new UK data laws and the EU’s relationship with Switzerland – highlight the central role of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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OpinionOut of Africa
South Africa contains an institution that should be an inspiration to all those concerned with equality and justice.
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OpinionMitchell: end to opportunism
Is it now safe for lawyers to behave decently to one another again?
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OpinionPII brokers: free pen please?
Proposal forms offer a great way for insurance brokers to obtain boundless information on solicitors.