All Feature articles – Page 141
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FeatureRegulation of surrogacy
Recent cases prove that universal laws are needed to provide clarity and help secure the welfare of surrogate babies.
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FeatureVolunteering for regulation
Should we open our doors to unregulated providers via a voluntary scheme?
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FeatureGrim RIPA takes scythe to confidentiality
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act poses a real threat to legal professional privilege.
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FeatureRoundtable: commercial property
The global financial crisis hit real estate legal services hard, blighting careers and forcing down fees. But the sector is bouncing back.
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FeaturePI: calculating disadvantage
Assessment of loss for the future earning capacity of those suffering residual disability through injury has always been unsatisfactory.
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FeatureConsumer credit activities regulation: SRA plans
Changes to regulation of consumer credit work pose a dilemma for the SRA. Here are its proposals.
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FeatureLiP service post-LASPO
A clutch of cases in which the president of the Family Division considered how to deal with unrepresented litigants.
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FeaturePolicing tax evasion
The government’s vision for tackling offshore tax evasion is found wanting.
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FeaturePoland: centre stage
Poland’s economic power and political influence in Europe are growing. This is bringing to maturity a dynamic and aggressive market for law firms.
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FeatureAsbestos – a question of perspective
In mesothelioma claims, justice is being eroded by proportionality.
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FeatureAdoption and access to family history
The law around adoptees’ attempts to find out about their real parents.
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FeatureHow to: complain about a solicitor
The emergence of compliance officers and the SRA’s mandatory principles have led to a surge in the number of solicitor-on-solicitor complaints. Here’s how the process works.
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FeatureCollective action funding concerns
Amendments to the Consumer Rights Bill ignore Lord Justice Jackson’s recommendations and could limit funding options for those bringing collective actions.
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FeatureBroadcast: QASA appeal ruling
Assessing advocates’ performance in court does not undermine the independence of the advocate or the judiciary and interferes neither with fundamental rights nor constitutional principles, Master of the rolls Lord Dyson ruled today.
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FeatureRoundtable: wellbeing
Commercial law firms increasingly accept some responsibility for the wellbeing of both lawyers and staff. But providing the right support is not straightforward.
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FeatureThe costs of rectification
This case continues to generate interesting discussion in the Supreme Court – this time on the issue of costs.
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FeatureTackling cyber risks
When it comes to cybercrime, raising awareness among staff is a key priority.
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FeatureEbola virus – the legal challenges
The Ebola outbreak has implications for international trade. We look at the issues for ships, crews and ports.
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FeatureFinancial remedy applications
A summary of the significant procedural developments affecting applications in the family court.
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FeatureCommercial Court: ahead of the game
In the face of stiff competition from international rivals, can the Commercial Court maintain its pre-eminent position?