All News blog articles – Page 14
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OpinionGove’s MoJ has gone to sleep
The department seems to have gone into hibernation, but solicitors need certainty.
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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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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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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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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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OpinionChanged utterly: Easter 1916 and the law
The mainland UK legal community responded slowly, but in the end honourably, to events in Dublin 100 years ago.
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OpinionIncome recognition: firms are kidding themselves
The truth about income isn’t always pretty – but it’s got to be told.
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OpinionBudget 2016: succession barriers
There is nothing in George Osborne’s announcement to help enable partners to address retirement issues.
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OpinionLand Registry sale may not compute
Technology could make the title register less attractive to private buyers.
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OpinionLawyers are proving shy over short trials
Streamlining in the Rolls Building has got off to a slow start.
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OpinionCustodial sentencing treats women harshly
Better use of existing legal provisions can alter an unjust imbalance in sentencing.
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OpinionDrive out the solicitor touts
Regulators must abandon their indifferent attitude to touting for business.
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OpinionSRA must rethink its central exam plans
The volume of criticism against the planned Solicitors Qualifying Exam cannot be ignored.
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OpinionCriminal justice system needs team players
The National Audit Office’s report on the system’s efficiency is an alarming read.
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OpinionSlater and Gordon has weeks to save itself
Australia-listed firm is effectively being run to get its banks their money back.
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OpinionDefendants told to stop taking the proverbial
A court ruling that has given claimants something to smile about? That’ll be the Dyson.