Comment and opinion – Page 142
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OpinionSRA and transparency: 'do as we say, not as we do'
The regulator is vulnerable to accusations of hypocrisy after shutting out the public and journalists.
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OpinionFamilies dealing with a ‘guilty’ verdict
There is no official data on how many families have had to sell their homes to repay legal aid.
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OpinionInternational Women’s Day
I want to see a profession where the contributions of all lawyers are valued equally.
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OpinionA legal lacuna in hard Brexit
Even ‘Pitchfork’ Theresa wants more cooperation with the EU on criminal justice – and Brussels is busy.
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OpinionMaintaining access to justice in environmental cases
Removing the costs cap will make it harder for most people to challenge public bodies in the courts, writes shadow justice secretary Richard Burgon.
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OpinionVirtual realities
Our new digital court will probably increase the number of people who need unbundled legal advice.
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OpinionThe training challenge
Even with financial incentives, some firms are reluctant to take on apprentices.
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OpinionAt fault on no-fault divorce
Family law reform of divorce and for unmarried families is long overdue.
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OpinionHP legal team’s diversity bravery
Will any general counsel in the UK have the guts to replicate the tech giant’s minimum standard sanction?
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OpinionInsurance lobby ensures new PI discount rate is doomed
Once again the government has rolled out the red carpet to insurers – but where is Liz Truss?
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OpinionHow binding is a budget?
A recent ruling on the status of budgets will have serious implications for costs and case management conferences.
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OpinionEuropean bar news update
Jurisdictions attending the annual meeting of European bar presidents report on developments from money laundering sanctions to the refugee crisis.
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OpinionGetting our affairs in order
How should we answer awkward questions about the role of lawyers in scandals such as the Panama Papers?
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OpinionWhiplash reforms: cover for insurers
We all know who will benefit most from RTA reforms – the spin is shameless.
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OpinionMaking a lasting contribution
Practice guidance will strengthen the crucial relationship between solicitors and legacy professionals.
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OpinionWill PI lawyers be grateful for small mercies?
Liz Truss has made the closure of some firms inevitable, but it could have been worse.
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OpinionTrump and lawyers
The rule of law is being shaken like rarely before in the US – how will the American Bar Association respond?
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OpinionCareless driving licence
No one in government remembers the last time a lord chancellor introduced something as short-sighted as these personal injury reforms.
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OpinionGetting it right for PI victims
A review of the cap on criminal injury compensation is long overdue.