Legal Aid

Articles

10 Nov 2014

Gen Y(LAL): a lost generation of legal aid lawyers?

The once revered British legal system now presents some harsh realities, says Gimhani Eriyagolla

10 Nov 2014

Excalibur judgment will not deter third-party funders

The funder should always ensure that they are not only comfortable with the claim itself, but also those who are appointed to run it, argues Simon Dluzniak

5 Nov 2014

Courts can and should order costs

District Judge Marshall Phillips considers a new approach to pre-action disclosures

3 Nov 2014

Law Society report shows solicitor commitment to pro bono work

Partners more likely to provide free legal advice compared with associates

28 Oct 2014

Coding costs

New J-Codes are worth the wait as they will promote consistency and efficiency, says Sue Nash

28 Oct 2014

House of Lords 'slaps down' Grayling's restrictions on judicial review

Tory and Lib Dem rebels join with Labour and crossbencher peers to pass amendments to part 4 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill

27 Oct 2014

JRs a 'headache' but a price worth paying in 'right circumstances'

Regulators should take steps to avoid costly judicial reviews

27 Oct 2014

Professional funders have no control over their investments

Litigation backers are 'tied to claimants' fortunes'