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Opinion – Page 15
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OpinionIn for the long haul
The goal of a rapid exchange of contracts must not come at the expense of sacrificing the long-term preservation of our clients’ interests.
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OpinionHome truths in the workplace
Insurers require full disclosure - what does it mean for solicitors if they don’t get it?
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OpinionMunby leaves family justice in reassuring hands
Sir Andrew McFarlane will become president of the family division in July.
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OpinionOver-packaged LPAs
I read with interest Philip Evans’ 16 April letter (‘A better way for an LPA’). He suggested a single-page certificate similar to a grant of probate as proof of a lasting power of attorney, to avoid the lengthy work involved in certifying current powers.
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OpinionWindrush compensation
The targeting and detaining of undocumented Caribbean migrants who (it must be not be forgotten) were invited to work in the UK, and have been living, working, raising families, paying taxes and collecting pensions since the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush in 1948, is grossly unconscionable, divisive and utterly disgraceful.
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OpinionFamily courts can deter people threatened with being outed
Following celebrity revelations of HIV status, a solicitor relates her experience of representing a client who successfully applied for a non-molestation order.
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OpinionJackson reform conundrum
Much heartache could have been avoided in the reform of civil justice had more notice been taken of our experience of everyday logjams.
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OpinionNo charter for burglars
One Gazette reader says 'it is impossible to improve upon the long-established application of the law of self-defence.'
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OpinionBe careful what you wish for
If we are to avoid open season on its decisions, the Parole Board must survive Worboys with the crucial test of safety for release intact.
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OpinionUnderstanding inquiries
Charlotte Phillips reflects on reasons for a rise in public inquiries.
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OpinionExam question
Neil Parpworth is amused by the historical and current disussions of examinations for to-be lawyers.
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OpinionGeneration gap
The traditional partnership model of succession planning looks ill-equipped to accommodate the aspirations of millennials.
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OpinionLet down by the watchdog
Stephen Lockwood details his experience with the Legal Ombudsman service for lodging a complaint.