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Costs confusion over will case
The wills mix-up case was important but the costs of the parties will (I assume) have wiped out the estate completely.
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Asbestos iceberg
The Mesothelioma Bill is welcome but will not go far enough in compensating victims, or in providing for those victims who are still to come.
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System not fit for purpose
Whatever Jackson learned about with his Singapore experiment, I am afraid it had nothing to do with justice.
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OpinionBorder counsel
How to decide between a pro- or anti-European approach at the forthcoming elections.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Clarence Darrow – Attorney for the Damned
This well-told account of American lawyer Clarence Darrow’s life should be an inspiration.
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OpinionLIFESTYLE REVIEW: Treadmill Desk
The desk offers a chance to stretch the muscles and is a welcome addition to any office.
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OpinionJoining the QC club
Without the appointment of solicitor-advocates, ‘silk’ would lose relevance.
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OpinionThreadbare prospects for criminal silks
Why are so many criminal advocates still applying to become QCs?
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OpinionBicycle thieves’ days should be numbered
Obtaining access to a simple database is a steep uphill ride.
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OpinionWhen will sweet Thames run softly again?
The UK government has its knuckles rapped for failing to meet its obligations under the Aarhus Convention.
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OpinionCybersecurity – an urgent priority
The latest Snowden revelations should make law firms think seriously about data protection.
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OpinionBudgeting: what will the new limit be?
What level will the new exemption for costs budgeting in the Commercial Court be set at?
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OpinionOccupation hazards
Trespassers can be prosecuted despite what they believe, the Supreme Court says.
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Solidarity with UAE lawyers
Persecution of the legal profession and manipulation of judges are damaging the reputation of the United Arab Emirates.
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Secretary alternative to training contracts
LPC graduates finding it hard to start their careers may like to consider another flexible option.
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OpinionThe human right to be a lawyer
A recent ECtHR ruling over conditions for access has resonance for all bars in Europe.