Blogs & opinions archive for 2014
- Posts in 2014
A year in the life
As we leave 2014 behind, the Law Society looks back on a landmark year
Legally unaided?
Clarification needed on the Society's legal aid discussion paper
No more day in court?
Are solicitors now finding it more profitable to keep their clients out of court?
The lowdown on LawCare
Qs and As from a LawCare briefing to the Society
Letter: Conveyancing: how to fix the system?
A deposit system might address the problem of people failing to commit to a transaction
Have your say (again)
Thoughts on the autumn's bumper crop of consultations, in particular the Post-corroboration Safeguards Review
Can criminal lawyers defend themselves?
Why do those who are expert at defending others have such a poor public image?
Still arguing
The Society has managed to become a calling place for leading politicians, as devolution arguments continue
New return to work advisory service
Aim to facilitate return to work after four weeks' absence
Legal expenses insurance: check for it
Mardner v Gardner illustrates why you should
1 October: the latest changes
A roundup of legislation in force from 1 October 2014
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill making progress
Provisions cover whistleblowing, tribunals, zero hours and minimum wage