Steve Hynes interviewed the former legal aid minister, Lord Bach (pictured), last month to discuss The Right to Justice , the final report from the Commission he chaired on access to justice policy
At the start of the new legal year, David Greene reflects on the challenges & opportunities ahead
Kate Molan discusses how best to address implacable hostility & the increase in parental alienation
When nursing care is provided in a social care context, who foots the bill? Nicholas Dobson looks at the Supreme Court case of Forge Care Homes
Keith Wilding believes there is much to recommend an expansion of the tribunal adjudication system
This week, Dominic Regan provides a cut out & keep guide to costs budgeting
The phenomenon of interested parties intervening in litigation that does not directly concern them is now a frequent occurrence, says Alec Samuels
By working together, technology developers & legal professionals can gain a genuine competitive edge, says Tim Pullan
The eDiscovery process is fraught with potential hazards but some common mistakes can be avoided, says Julia Chain
Snippets from The Reduced Law Dictionary, by Roderick Ramage
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Stephen Ward, The Barrister Group
From mowing lawns to life at the Bar: Stephen Ward reflects on an unconventional career
Clarke Willmott—Ben Loosemore
Commercial property partner joins Clarke Willmott in Southampton
Ellisons—Robert Tiffen
Robert Tiffen joins Ellisons as Partner in growing Norwich office
Jonathan Fisher KC highlights that it now accounts for around 40% of criminal offences, with roughly 70% involving technology, and argues that the UK cannot simply prosecute its way out of the problem. Detection, investigation and prosecution all require improvement, while different fraud types demand tailored responses.
