All News blog articles – Page 19
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Court levy smuggled through back door
The government has initiated ‘enhanced fees’ with uncharacteristic speed.
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No justice without interpreters
The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia’s deputy registrar reflects on the mechanics that made the pioneering institution possible.
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Money talks on LASPO exemption
The government is willing to listen to reasoned arguments – it just depends who’s making them.
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Summit: agreed themes divide the speakers
Speakers at the opening session had different ideas about the meaning of simple words.
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At Waterloo, the Code Napoleon didn’t surrender
Boney’s gay justice minister deserves to be better known in the common law world.
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A ‘strategic’ approach in-house
In-house lawyers are motivated to work on cutting-edge cases that ‘really matter’. How can they be approached strategically?
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A judicial eye on bundles
Efforts to reduce the cost of trial bundles are impressing the bench.
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Mental health tribunal pains
The hope is that updated guidance for solicitors on mental health tribunals will improve the process.
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Lessons in judicial courtesy
Applying procedural fairness in the courts can improve compliance.
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Stand up for tax lawyers
Believers in the rule of law should celebrate its use to dodge tax.
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Magna Carta – was it all that?
Under close scrutiny, Magna Carta can’t be claimed as the root of all that’s good in our ‘ancient’ rights.
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MoJ sees legal aid cuts as a job well done
Opponents can choose any adjective they like to describe LASPO, but the blows never seem to inflict any damage.
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Why SME clients are under threat
Court fees are just the latest blow to smaller businesses seeking to enforce their rights.
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Grayling testing resolve of Tory lawyers
Former MP’s outburst shows the lord chancellor’s talent for alienating his natural supporters.
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Drone on – with an eye on the law
The profession must be alert to the legal questions raised by the use of pilotless aircraft.
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We cannot delete the dirty details
The lord chief justice wants to spare us details of horrific crimes. His good intentions are doomed.
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Chilcot approach crowds out the rule of law
The impression left by this protracted circus is that lawyers are there to protect the powerful and wealthy.