Latest blog – Page 156
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Opinion‘Strategic litigation’ over stage 1 costs
Court of Appeal to rule on whether claimants should be allowed to keep RTA protocol costs.
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OpinionLegal training: steep learning curve
We need to reset the debate on the future of solicitor education.
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OpinionDouble standards on adultery
The UK and US should take the lead in recognising the limits of law in policing infidelity.
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OpinionJoint enterprise: lifting a flawed dragnet
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on joint enterprise is a reflection of the strength of our legal system, rather than of its weakness.
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OpinionNo joy on Twitter over McNally’s second thought
Former justice minister supports calls for an immediate review of legal aid reforms.
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OpinionUber litigation and the lessons for lawyers
The fightback against Uber shows that lawyers must keep banging the drum for proper regulation of their profession.
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OpinionDiplomatic immunity limits
Two recent cases have tested the principle of diplomatic immunity.
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OpinionLet budgeting ‘breathe’
Scorched-earth proposals for fixed recoverable costs are surely premature.
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OpinionRe-examining legal privilege
As we strive to defend legal privilege, Lord Neuberger offers hope for the eventual revision of Three Rivers (No 5).
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OpinionWant plain English? How about ‘get lost’?
Lawyers should be wary of taking a lead from other sectors on ditching jargon.
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OpinionCivil justice reforms and employment tribunals
There are questions to be answered on where employment tribunals would sit under proposed civil justice reforms.
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OpinionBrussels, terror and legal rights
Suspects and the accused must be granted their legal rights – especially now.
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OpinionLet the London exodus begin
Northshoring will be crucial in the coming years – but can’t be built solely on price.
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OpinionIncurred costs are up for grabs
Appeal court clarifies that incurred costs can be attacked at first hearing.
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OpinionBusiness, human rights and lawyers
The two roles of running a business and giving legal advice need to be carefully separated.
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OpinionGetting with the program
The digital court revolution has begun, but what will it mean for lawyers and litigants?
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OpinionManchester in the lead
Lawyers will welcome the chance to help innovate, but the opportunity to ‘go first’ brings risks.