All articles by Paul Rogerson – Page 13
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Opinion
Careless whispers
Are solicitors in danger of being lumbered with another costly solution in search of a problem?
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News
Retired top judge attacks ex-Law Society president over ‘political’ Supreme Court
Martin Mears, Society president in 1995, said the Supreme Court could be brought to heel by a ‘one-paragraph act of parliament’.
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Feature
Mersey soundings
Since Liverpool was crowned European Capital of Culture 2008, the city has enjoyed a renaissance that has brought commercial work – and law firms – pouring in. Paul Rogerson reports from the Gazette’s latest roundtable
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Opinion
Can lawyers save the world?
Lawyers worldwide are involved in litigation to bring man-made climate change within the realm of justiciable activities.
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Opinion
Mind the gap
Paul Rogerson Just like politicians, ambitious City bureaucrats are not shy of making headline-grabbing speeches when plum jobs come up. So it was last week, when two of their number floated reforms that could have far-reaching repercussions for lawyers. First up, the Bank of England’s Andy Haldane ...
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News
Wales must take full control of justice, urges landmark review
Commission on Justice in Wales demands that ’justice be determined and delivered in Wales’ through wholesale devolution.
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Opinion
Death and taxes
Media coverage of MoJ’s decision to scrap changes to probate fees was predictably jubilant.
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Opinion
Class actions
Profession again dominates league table of 75 employers doing the most to improve social mobility.
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Opinion
Time, gentlemen, please
How long will routine social drinking with colleagues and clients continue?
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Opinion
Window of opportunity
Not so long ago, we’d surely have considered it eccentric seriously to question the separation of powers.
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Opinion
Not cricket
Much of the commentary surrounding the Sun’s story on sporting hero Ben Stokes’ family tragedy is ill-directed.
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Opinion
Rebellious Scots to crush
All hell broke loose when it was suggested Scottish judges might be politically biased.
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Opinion
Invisible Bristol
Paul Rogerson Court reporters have always been as interested in what interests the public as in the public interest. So, from Bristol Magistrates’ Court, we read of a motorist who was ‘surprised’ he was over the drink-drive limit after taking a traditional flu remedy of honey, garlic, ...
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Opinion
Who’s paying?
Most, but not all, of the Square Mile heavyweights are now accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.
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News
Top law firms show growing commitment to living wage
As cleaners at Addleshaw Goddard prepare to strike over pay, 135 legal practices have so far signed up to charity scheme.
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Opinion
Revolving door
Average tenure for lord chancellors at Petty France is brief, but this wasn’t always the case.
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Opinion
Fighting on two fronts
Plight of seriously injured military personnel who seek compensation from the MoD when their careers are cut short by negligence isn’t vocalised enough.
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Opinion
Contingency plan
A contingent legal aid fund: talked and written about for decades, to no avail.
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News
City could fund legal aid to save reputation of English law - top judge
Lady Justice Hallett warns City of London Corporation that rival jurisdictions are primed to exploit the degradation of our legal system.