Latest blog – Page 206
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OpinionBack to school
Lawyers who went to state schools can share their experiences with current pupils who will benefit from the insight.
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OpinionCriminal legal aid: what now?
We must face the practical reality. There were going to be cuts. Our agreement is the best available package.
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OpinionLeader: early settlement in defamation cases
Is it fair for ordinary individual claimants to be pressured into accepting early offers?
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OpinionNothing in this world is inevitable
The LSB’s opinion that more lawyers are needed has been met with derision.
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OpinionClegg’s circle of friends
The Lib Dems’ continued occupation of the middle ground hasn’t protected the party’s commitment to positions relating to the rule of law.
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OpinionUnveiling the elephant in the room – partially
No one is too pleased by the compromise on wearing a niqab in court – but now the issue will have to be addressed.
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OpinionLeader: transparency on tax
Corporate behaviour or tax advisory strategy is unlikely to change despite new opinion on avoidance
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OpinionPI firms should fear referral fee questions
Firms that assumed life would go as normal in spite of the referral fee ban need to act
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OpinionLawyers well placed to lead democratic reform
Democracy comes complete with checks and balances – often articulated in the neutral language of the rule of law.
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OpinionLeader: warming to a theme
In law firms, there are compelling reasons to look at everything from air travel and paper use, to direct energy consumption and the behaviour of suppliers.
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OpinionDivorce lawyers: proving our worth
Solicitors must demonstrate the value of a qualified family lawyer in divorce cases.
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OpinionUK-based Magdalene women and compensation
The decision by the Irish government to compensate Magdalene women is welcome, but UK-based former laundry workers must not be disadvantaged.
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OpinionTrademarks: a new hot issue
Changes to trademark applications rules could have implications for small and medium-sized businesses.
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OpinionGrayling has listened on legal aid reform
The government’s revised criminal legal aid reform plans will allow most firms to continue their work and plan the way forward.
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OpinionGetting IT right
The lack of 21st century IT in a £300m world-leading litigation centre is starting to resemble a national embarrassment.
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OpinionNow available for weddings and bar mitzvahs
All journalists should be required to spend time listening to readers’ concerns, and we should do it more.
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OpinionDistinguished flying clerk
The legendary dambusters included at least one trainee solicitor, and stories of heroism emerge from the raid.
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OpinionMy own Co-op experience
Telephone marketing can be very effective – but only if the service offered isn’t too superficial.
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OpinionOrders need to suit the facts
The Proceeds of Crime Act is not working and must be reformed, argues Roger Sahota.