Guest post: Despair and not a lot of hope … what the coalition has done to UK justice
Rarely, if ever, has a British government engaged in such an assault on justice than the present coalition. The brunt…
Legal affairs
Tackling evasion: Government set to create strict liability for offshore tax evasion despite Law Society concerns
The government has announced today (19 March) it is to establish a strict liability offence for offshore tax evasion –…
Budget 2015: Legal reaction to the government’s pre-election plans for pensions, tax and the oil industry
In his final Budget before the general election in May, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has today (18 March) set…
So much for the rule of law – Ted Greeno on court fees and undermining the City
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan disputes veteran Ted Greeno (pictured) argues that a self-defeating stance on hiking court fees will undermine…
So much for the rule of law – court fees and undermining the City
Quinn Emanuel disputes veteran Ted Greeno argues that a self-defeating stance on hiking court fees will undermine London In their…
‘Terrible news for society and for our profession’: High Court dismisses judicial review to legal aid
The Law Society received a blow today (18 February) as its challenge to the government’s controversial plans to overhaul criminal…
Strangling the golden goose – Nigel Boardman on why English law needs reform
Slaughter and May‘s Nigel Boardman, James Shirbin and Andrew Blake argue that English law needs drastic reform to remain internationally…
Comment: Global Law Summit misses the mark and a big opportunity
Here at Legal Business we like to set the agenda, so we’re feeling ahead of the game in pointing out…
Global Law Summit misses the mark and a big opportunity
Here at Legal Business we like to set the agenda, so we’re feeling ahead of the game in pointing out…
Strangling the golden goose – English law needs reform
Slaughter and May’s Nigel Boardman, James Shirbin and Andrew Blake argue that English law needs drastic reform to remain internationally…
‘Designed in the 19th century’: Leveson calls for court system reforms
Lord Justice Leveson has called for reforms to streamline the justice system in England and Wales for greater efficiency.
‘Banging his head against the wall’: Justice secretary makes limited concessions as Commons passes judicial review reforms
The government has amended the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill to reintroduce further discretion in holding judicial reviews, helping the…
‘Unlawful’ guidance: Freshfields acts for Red Cross as CoA rules against exceptional funding advice
The UK government has come under fire again over legal aid as the Court of Appeal (CoA) slammed how guidance…
Comment: Legal Business celebrates 25 years and the profession as well
So, what mattered to you? Twenty five years since Legal Business launched to chronicle the dramatic changes in the legal…
‘There is a fundamental tension here’: Lawyers nervous about exceptions to professional privilege
With government intelligence agencies and tax authorities coming under a spotlight in recent weeks over the sourcing of legally privileged…
November sees introduction of new immigration rules
Rahul Batra of Hudson McKenzie details the changes. The written ministerial statement laid in the House of Commons on 16…
Taxing times: Lawyers’ reactions to the Autumn Statement
After his Autumn Statement, which may be UK Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne’s last if the Conservative party fails…
Guest post: judicial review at bay – playing ping pong with the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill
Judicial review has been described by Liberty as ‘a crucial tool which allows ordinary people to challenge decisions by the…
Guest post: The PM’s ‘foreign fighters’ plan – probably lawful
In Australia, the Prime Minister announced new counter-terrorism powers which he intends to introduce in a bill in the next…
‘A fundamental misunderstanding of DBAs’: Government rules out hybrid Damages Based Agreements
In what constitutes the latest controversial move over Damages-Based Agreements (DBAs) regulation, the Government has ruled out hybrid versions of…