Comment and opinion – Page 108
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OpinionIs the fitness to practise regime fit for purpose?
Procedures could provide vehicle that is needed for regulated professionals to deal with problems before they spiral out of control.
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OpinionTime to call time?
Concerns about the role of alcohol as a social lubricant in the workplace shouldn’t be glibly dismissed.
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OpinionBereaved families deserve representation at inquests
Government’s decision not to alter legal aid funding model often leaves victims’ families as the only unrepresented party.
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OpinionShow and tell: journalism's little white lie
Reporters should think carefully about claiming to have been 'shown' leaked documents.
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OpinionProductivity and the gains that follow
Recruitment, retention and succession can all benefit from a firm's increased productivity.
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OpinionLightening the load
City regulation post-Brexit means ‘same outcome, lower burden’ for FCA’s chief executive.
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OpinionJames Bond is back - now let's meet his solicitor
The legal profession has been under-represented in the 007 series.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in Law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: lacking confidence at work.
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OpinionImperfect it may be, but gender pay reporting fosters an inclusive culture
While it is too soon to measure progress, the dial is shifting.
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OpinionMaybe lawyers need to be forced to be nice?
New York lawyers have new rules around politeness and decorum. It’s a refreshing approach.
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OpinionIt’s about time the government helped the NHS, not the insurance industry
Efforts must be focused on allocating funds to our ailing healthcare system.
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OpinionUK opts into several EU criminal measures just before Brexit
The surprising moves are in the hope of forming seamless criminal cooperation once we leave the EU.
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If AI can do Bach, don't write it off for lawyering
Too many artificial intelligence sceptics base their opinions on yesterday's systems.
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OpinionTime to tackle religious marriages
Legislative proposal addresses the inequalities faced by Muslim women on marital breakdown.
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OpinionSDT's civil standard shift will be put to proof
Law Society will closely monitor impact of lowering the standard of proof in disciplinary proceedings.
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OpinionPost Office plays hardball with ironman judge
Sitting as a judge is not easy when the person you’re asked to judge is yourself.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in Law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: looking after sick children.
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OpinionChallenging Brunei’s draconian and cruel laws
There is a vital need for greater awareness of LGBTQ issues in Muslim communities.
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OpinionWomen in criminal law
Committee was launched to promote and support women in the profession, both defence and prosecution.