All articles by Jonathan Goldsmith – Page 29
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OpinionJudges, judges everywhere
There is a proliferation of organisations in Europe representing judges. Do we need them all?
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OpinionEuropean Lawyers Day
The first event of its kind aims to celebrate the rule of law and promote lawyers’ common values.
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OpinionClients’ money in the news
A raft of measures to prevent money laundering highlights the difficulty lawyers face in holding confidential financial information for clients in a high-tech world.
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OpinionA course in US history
Solid rock of US constitution stands in the way of EU-US free trade talks.
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OpinionIf only Lord Hill were Lady Hill
The UK’s new European commissioner candidate may face one insuperable problem – he is not a woman.
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OpinionHot topics at ABA meeting
Long-running issues - including a proposed free-trade deal between Europe and the US - are up for discussion in Boston.
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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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OpinionBreach of privilege
The Sarkozy case raises important questions about the issue of technology and lawyer-client confidentiality.
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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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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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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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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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OpinionEuropean patents – who can act?
Unified Patent Court consultation stirs debate about who can act in a specialist legal area and the value of a broad-based education.
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OpinionLawyers and trade secrets
There may be serious knock-on effects on lawyers under EU plans to harmonise trade secrets legislation across the Union.
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OpinionResponding to the ‘right to be forgotten’
Huge issues face the EU - not least the ‘right to be forgotten’ problem - and lawyers must meet them with decisiveness.
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OpinionEuro elections and lawyers
Despite some huge national upsets in the European elections, the issues affecting lawyers remain the same.
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OpinionOur heads in the cloud
Cloud computing throws up some serious questions – if only lawyers would put their smartphones away and listen.
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OpinionRoad traffic offences in the EU
Criminal lawyers dealing with cross-border offences will have to become familiar with a new directive. Eventually.
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OpinionBusiness, human rights and lawyers
Everyone wants to be friends with CSR. But how do its principles conflict with lawyer-client confidentiality?