Commentary and opinion – Page 187
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OpinionDigital dilemma
An online switch for lasting powers of attorney could be a digital step too far.
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OpinionFinland goes its own way
On legal aid and regulation, the country is travelling in a different direction to much of Europe.
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OpinionFly-fisher’s guide to business development
When trying to win new clients, preparation and patience are required.
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OpinionYou’re welcome to read my driving record
A new government website will tell insurers about our penalty points. Should we be allowed to look up other drivers’ records freely?
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OpinionSecurity and privacy is not a zero-sum game
Anyone who believes we have a choice between privacy or letting the terrorists win is missing the point.
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OpinionFamily mediation’s headed for a fall
The dramatically reduced level of family mediations is propped up by matters begun before April’s legal aid cuts. If no action is taken, there is much worse to come.
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OpinionSolicitors and the First World War
In this centenary year, how will we commemorate lawyers who perished in the Great War?
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OpinionEuro convention: don’t bring the house down
If we depart from the binding elements of the ECHR, we will depart like Samson.
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OpinionShaping our profession
The Law Society enters 2014 primed to protect and promote members’ interests on many fronts.
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OpinionDefamation: Ireland sets an example
The new Defamation Act is balanced against companies in the UK – the government should have taken a lead from Dublin.
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OpinionManaging new business enquiries
Mismanagement of calls and poor communication between departments could see firms missing out on business.
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OpinionThe power of negative thinking
Taking a sceptical view undermines nothing, says Kathleen Hall.
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OpinionGrayling’s Christmas Carol
The justice secretary plays Scrooge in a distinctly modern version of Dickens’ tale.
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OpinionThe legal world in 2014
Ill-tempered with good news in places - Eduardo Reyes looks at the year ahead.
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OpinionThe alternative legal awards for 2013
For some in the legal profession, this has been a year to forget.
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OpinionRelief from sanctions – more tough action
A fresh judgment from the Court of Appeal shows the strength of its appetite to enforce compliance.