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OpinionWindow of opportunity
Not so long ago, we’d surely have considered it eccentric seriously to question the separation of powers.
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What to do about unregulated legal services providers
Are you a purist or an accommodationist?
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No burning platform for LEI reform
A response to Richard Edwards' view that a review of legal expenses insurance is long overdue.
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Blog: Mother in Law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: perfectionism.
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When judges dance to a PM’s tune
We don’t need to look to the US to decide whether bringing judges ‘onside’ is a good or bad idea.
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E-commerce and freer markets
WTO negotiations on global e-commerce raise important issues of confidentiality and privilege for lawyers.
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Hottest ticket in town
Court one, ticket one. I headed the queue for the prorogation hearing and it was an education to hear the stories of people who came from afar to defend the rule of law.
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Not cricket
Much of the commentary surrounding the Sun’s story on sporting hero Ben Stokes’ family tragedy is ill-directed.
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Supreme Court saga has made for must-watch TV
Lawyers binge-watching and members of the public learning about advocacy at its best: this has been a triumph for the legal profession.
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Legal expenses insurance: time for reform?
We need to address the freedom of choice fallacy in LEI.
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Legal aid for unaccompanied and separated migrant children
Government must approve draft order to allow these uniquely vulnerable young people access to legal aid again.
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Housing crisis: turning NIMBYs into WIMBYs
Planning system has been captured by groups most opposed to new housebuilding.
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We will continue fight to reduce probate backlogs
Grieving families have no choice but to apply for probate. This should not be the source of additional stress, says Law Society president.
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How the new EU Commission may affect us
The commissioners are yet to be approved as a whole by the European Parliament. But there are some we should watch.
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Brexit places judges in uncomfortable territory
Unless the Supreme Court decides prorogation is nothing to do with them, we can expect more incendiary headlines.
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Rebellious Scots to crush
All hell broke loose when it was suggested Scottish judges might be politically biased.
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Blog: Mother in Law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: using commas.
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No, minister: Implying our judges are biased is economic vandalism
Undermining the judiciary may serve a nefarious political agenda, but it’s not serving the country’s interests.
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Brexit: testing the rule of law
Whether leavers or remainers, lawyers should be able to agree on one thing.
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Will Burford’s woes stall the funding bandwagon?
Other funders had been contemplating joining the stock market, but the growing trend might have lost its shine.
