All Columnist articles – Page 35
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OpinionResisting more soft law for lawyers
Our ethical codes should be our guide when deciding what is in the public interest.
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OpinionIf we leave women to correct gender inequality, it will take forever
Men calling out gender inequality is welcome and essential.
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OpinionSome special relationship
The open market of England and Wales leaves us in a weak bargaining position when it comes to any post-Brexit trade deals
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OpinionPresident’s precedent favours transparency
Balancing the needs of anonymity and transparency in the family courts is a challenge now facing Sir Andrew McFarlane.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in Law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: balancing World Book Day and probate applications.
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OpinionMind your language
Criticism of the Legal Services Board stems from its poorly worded objectives.
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OpinionA Law Society role in political controversy
Profession needs a go-to fact-checking website to lay out background law in complex legal matters.
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OpinionA bulwark against the secret state
Investigatory Powers Tribunal is a force to be reckoned with.
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OpinionLitigators must tread carefully on shifting sands
Civil litigators will need to be resourceful as developments in 2019 herald fresh uncertainty.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in Law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: training to be a mediator.
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OpinionMore no-deal Brexit advice – but more still needed
The Law Society and Resolution have issued a note for solicitors engaged in cross-border family work. Now other subject areas must be tackled.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in Law
Our new blogger on the everyday challenges of juggling family life with a hectic career as a solicitor somewhere in England. This week: Of Amy Winehouse, sprinting to the office and remembering to empathise.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in Law
Introducing Mother in Law, our new blogger, on the everyday challenges of juggling family life with a hectic career as a solicitor somewhere in England.
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NewsBench charmer befuddles judge
Back in 1881, Mabel Wilberforce had quite the effect on Mr Justice Field.
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OpinionCivil justice – a rocky road
Dispute resolution has been in a state of flux for two decades. We must approach further reform with caution.
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OpinionA bad omen for Brexit
Lord Judge warns that the new sanctions bill will confer ‘extravagant’ powers on ministers. Parliament must assert its authority.
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OpinionSpying in bulk
A case that could reset the balance between security and personal privacy was heard in Strasbourg this month.
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OpinionCourts are failing children
Sir James Munby is using his final months as family court president to urge radical reform of justice for under-18s.
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OpinionAll in the family
Two major family cases in Lady Hale’s in-tray may form her legacy as president of the Supreme Court.
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OpinionWill Liz Truss be shuffled?
Under fire from the most senior judge, it is hard to see how the lord chancellor can survive.