All Opinion articles – Page 70
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OpinionSolicitor executed for murder – but did he do it?
The Poisonous Solicitor: The True Story of a 1920s Murder Mystery | Stephen Bates
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OpinionTime to leave the cab rank to the taxis?
The cab rank rule is an anachronism in the modern legal profession.
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OpinionReading between the lines
Anatomy of a Nation: A History of British Identity in 50 Documents | Dominic Selwood
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OpinionBeginning of the end game
We have reached the point of no returns, literally and metaphorically.
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OpinionAntitrust guide punches above its weight
Competition and Antitrust Law: A Very Short Introduction | Ariel Ezrachi
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OpinionAre you about to become extinct?
When the facts of a dispute become incontestable where will that leave lawyers?
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OpinionWhy did no-fault divorce take so long? Blame my parents
I benefitted from my parents’ mature approach to divorce. I would like it to be a more common experience.
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OpinionThe pandemic has not reset the culture in law
In too many law firms the mindset is unchanged.
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OpinionA time to reconsider VAT on legal services
The argument in favour of reduced or exempt VAT on legal services has always been about equality of arms and access to justice.
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Opinion'I acted for an oligarch'
I read recently that my behaviour in acting for an established client of my firm 20 years ago was morally tainted, writes retired partner Alan Murray-Jones.
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OpinionThe moral maze
There is an important difference between morals and professional ethics. How many could adequately articulate the distinction?
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OpinionHindsight: the vital ingredient for securing alliances
Mergers with the Benefit of Hindsight | Anne Harnetty
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OpinionA law officer blocking access to the courts
Why should the attorney general be able to stop the Charity Commission trying to clarify the law?
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OpinionLetters roundup: 1 April 2022
Getting back to your desk and hired guns: your letters to the editor.
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OpinionThe SEND Green Paper: more obstacles to access to justice
The paper contributes to a culture where families involved in the process need not be listened to.
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OpinionLawyers should think about data ethics
Recent developments create an ever bigger need for the legal profession to ensure that responsible data practices are upheld.
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OpinionMother in law: Disputes and the drama triangle
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.