Comment and opinion – Page 18
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Apprenticeship scheme: The highs, lows and everything in between
DWF solicitor Holly O'Brien reflects on the benefits and challenges of an apprenticeship.
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Family courts: fit for the modern era?
The spring budget's spotlight on the overburdened family court is welcome but not enough to address the root of the problem.
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SLAPPs and SLAPPers
There is a 'rising tide' of strategic lawsuits against public participation.
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The golden mean between online and in-person
We are in a state of transition in terms of both climate awareness and technological possibilities.
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Post Office bill – messy but quick
Government’s Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill raises unprecedented constitutional issues.
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‘Tell, don’t ask’: how in-house lawyers should treat their employers
In-house lawyers must defy their law school training when it comes to behaving as leaders.
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Bar to progress
Social mobility remains the Cinderella of the diversity and inclusion industry.
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Reflections on the KlimaSeniorinnen climate change case
We can decide to be agitated about a ruling from an international court, but it seems pointless - the direction of travel regarding climate change is clear.
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Should litigation funding fees be recoverable?
Change is clearly on the way for the sector, but this does not necessarily mean bad news for litigation funders.
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Mother in Law: In praise of the Easter weekend
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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Agree to disagree: managing the return to office amidst employee resistance
A flexible working policy is necessary for firms committed to retaining their lawyers.
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How others cope with our problems
We should keep an eye on what our neighbours in the same position as us are doing. We may learn something.
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Climate of fear raises the stakes on human rights
The European Court of Human Rights may answer some momentous questions for the first time in rulings to be delivered tomorrow.
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The transformative power of AI: Sir Geoffrey Vos's vision
Artificial intelligence is here to stay. But such powerful tools must be used in the right way.
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Beyond the limbo
As politicians sit on their hands, lawyers must get creative about solutions for our dire situation.