Comment and opinion – Page 183
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OpinionOpening up funding for small claims
Some funders are turning their attention to lower-value litigation – at last.
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OpinionQuestion time, EU-style
European Commissioners-designate are set to be grilled by MEPs, and all eyes will be on those responsible for justice.
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OpinionNine things we learned from the Labour conference
Legal aid, immigration – and why lawyers could be the key to the general election.
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OpinionConnecting to the high street
Far from driving the extinction of high street practices, technology has become one of the main weapons in their armoury.
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OpinionRingmasters in the circus
Solicitors are core to the house-moving process and attuned to the complexities poorly understood by others.
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FeatureIn your own time
The SRA’s commitment to ‘continuing competence’ places the onus on firms to produce solicitors who can provide first-rate client service.
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OpinionJudges, judges everywhere
There is a proliferation of organisations in Europe representing judges. Do we need them all?
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OpinionManaging lawyers
Solicitors aren’t trained how to manage people. But common sense and pragmatism can help send the right message from senior lawyers.
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OpinionSilly money and sensible planning
Planning reforms are essential to fixing the housing crisis. The question is which reforms.
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Opinion‘Should we kill all the lawyers?’
Rod Liddle hates lawyers. But the media controversialist’s claim that we live in a ‘juristocracy’ is well over the top.
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OpinionEuropean Lawyers Day
The first event of its kind aims to celebrate the rule of law and promote lawyers’ common values.
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OpinionImportant changes in law
What were the most important legal developments of the past 30 years?
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OpinionScotland: breaking new ground
Independence or further devolution would have legal consequences for England and Wales.
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OpinionBad parents in authority
Councils are flouting the law by failing looked-after children and young people in care.
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OpinionDon’t fall behind in Latin America
Too often UK law firms leave Latin American work to Spanish and US firms – they should be more confident.
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OpinionDealing with the incompetent
Did downsizing during the recession leave many firms short of competent lawyers?
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OpinionCourts, TV and Twitter – the perfect combination?
Electronic media will change courtroom behaviour, but not necessarily in the way most people assume.