Commentary and opinion – Page 178
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OpinionWhere’s the apology for Mitchell chaos?
It cannot just be district judges and opportunistic solicitors to blame for the mess the original Mitchell judgment caused.
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OpinionMake time for marketing
Business is picking up after several rocky years. But being too busy for marketing should ring alarm bells.
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OpinionBar deal applies to just 0.1% of work
Agreement on VHCCs does nothing to aid majority of criminal bar, let alone solicitors.
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OpinionSummer doldrums in the EU
The transition between EU governments is painfully slow and this doesn’t help when issues need addressing urgently.
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OpinionNiqabs ban: fine ‘margin’
The ECtHR’s decision to uphold France’s burqa ban is politically convenient.
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OpinionClosing the expectation gap
The profession must resolve the inconsistency in training requirements for youth proceedings.
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OpinionSpying on children’s special needs provision
How might the reforms being made to these needs affect legal rights and education?
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OpinionFlexible-working challenges
Although flexibility makes sense, firms must ensure they adhere to the correct employment laws.
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OpinionThe future of the bar is….
For all its laudable efforts, the bar is still conspicuously pale and male.
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OpinionFace-to-face with the niqab
The European Court of Human Rights never ceases to come up with judgments that baffle or infuriate.
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OpinionPII arguments fall on deaf ears
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s plan has one more hurdle to clear.
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OpinionIn search of the Inns of Court trenches
A Chilterns common still bears scars of what lawyers did in the Great War.
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Opinion‘Scuzzy’ pre-packs are here to stay
Review of insolvency vehicle used in many distressed law firm sales favours voluntary scrutiny.
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OpinionStill working on our ABS
The first local authorities applied for ABS licences last year and are still waiting for approval. What’s the hold up?
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OpinionBurning questions
Advocacy should be fearless but fair, allowing courts to develop law and establish the truth.
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OpinionConfiscation legislation: rip it up and start again
The regime for confiscation is no longer fit for purpose.
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OpinionAdding to the curriculum
A new study heralds better training for lawyers in EU law and procedure.
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OpinionChinese lawyers: a growth story
Disparities still exist, but - like the country as a whole - China’s lawyers are ready to enter the world stage.
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OpinionRebekah Brooks is innocent. Move on.
Everyone seems to have an opinion on high-profile trials, but justice is not Big Brother.