Just when it looked like the coalition government might kick human rights reform into the long grass along came two Parliamentary rows to change the political terrain.
Since 1194 when the office of coroner was established, the role and significance of coroners has increased.
The government consultation period on the Jackson reform proposals has now closed. Next we will have a response in perhaps May or June and then draft legislation with implementation next year. Or will we?
Is the ban on law firms hiving off unreserved legal work through associated entities the regulatory breach in the profession’s defences that will enable those new entrants to storm a newly liberalised legal services market?
Peter Thompson QC fights the corner of a tried & trusted friend
To defend the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA 1998) it is necessary to counter the falsehoods and distortions of those who misrepresent it...
There has been considerable concern both at home and in the US about the justice secretary’s decision to delay the implementation of the much-awaited Bribery Act 2010
What future for legal aid?
Two recent decisions in different tribunals could not have been timed any better to liven up the debate raised in Jackson LJ’s proposals for civil costs reform and the government’s green paper.
Nothing like a bit of lawyer-bashing to win over the hearts and minds of the British public...
Firm strengthens global fund finance practice with London partner hire.
Partner and head of national planning team appointed
Corporate team expands in Birmingham with partner hire