Opinion – Page 51
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Pro bono disappointment
There appears to be no mention or perhaps no awareness of the fact that it is legal aid firms who do the vast majority of pro bono in this country, unnoticed.
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March to mediation
The courts are there to do a job, but unfortunately they seem hell-bent on driving those seeking justice away from the courts.
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Court reality
It should be compulsory for all magistrates to be ex-, or ideally, current offenders, so they can bring reality into the courtroom.
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Fraud and inducements
The SRA should take the lead and investigate the presence or otherwise of a link between inducements and fraud.
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Gulf in access to justice
Thanks for shining the spotlight on the gulf in access to justice between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have-nots’.
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No mandatory reporting of child abusers
Prosecuting professionals by association with other people’s child abuse is both misguided and sinister.
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Checking out chancel repairs
How will changes to chancel repair liabilities affect solicitors?
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Legal advice tragedy
There are many unintended consequences of scrapping legal advice and assistance.
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Mediation drop: dereliction of duty
The demise of mediation demonstrates a total disregard for the client among lawyers and court staff alike.
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Boris led the way in China
Based on the London mayor’s rapturous reception in China, a future trip involving lawyers led by him might be most effective.
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IP royalties law
If I sell you my IP in return for royalties, and you sell on the IP, shouldn’t the new owner be bound to pay me the royalties?
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QC? Why not?
I believe the open market should allow me to provide advice on anything I can get someone to pay me money for.
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Mitchell test
The Mitchell appeal is likely to provide a good steer regarding procedural infringements across the wider landscape.
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Legal aid: illusory savings
A recent experience at the magistrates’ court dramatically brought home the false economy of legal aid cuts.
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Mediation opportunity
From day one in practice, a solicitor is increasingly likely to need to know when and how to use mediation in the client’s best interests.