Comment and opinion – Page 74
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OpinionLife on a lockdown jury
Two weeks of court life revealed that HMCTS is doing its best - but Perspex and posters can only do so much.
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OpinionA pivotal point in changing the mindset of sexual abuse victims
Harvey Weinstein’s imprisonment proved that, regardless of how powerful the abuser, the law has the power to bring them down.
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OpinionA year that turned back the clock on equality for women
We must work together in a renewed effort to progress.
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OpinionCovid’s challenge on cross-border legal services
Engine for many City firms will be heavily affected by the pandemic.
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OpinionLiving with endometriosis in the law
If one in 10 women in the UK is suffering, imagine how many in the legal profession alone are struggling in silence.
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OpinionReducing your footprint comes at a price
Seeking immediate financial gains from reducing the office footprint could prove a false economy.
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OpinionCovering the bases
Law firms renewing PII last year encountered the hardest market seen since demutualisation two decades before.
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OpinionTiny margins leave just a few to fight for whiplash claims
Tariffs are now confirmed, and the results are in: only those with the sharpest elbows need apply.
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OpinionMother in law: The benefits of mentoring
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionA step in the right direction on private prosecutions
Sensible, evidence-based recommendations from cross-party select committees can lead to changes in the law.
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OpinionBudget 2021: What law firms need to know
Don’t let the tax dog wag the commercial tail of your business, but do keep an eye out for tax planning opportunities.
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OpinionHuman Rights Act remains vital tool for facilitating access to justice
Call for evidence in the review of the HRA closes today.
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OpinionThe new slur: we are professional enablers
In two reports from international organisations published last week, lawyers were denigrated as ‘professional enablers’.
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OpinionDrawing a line on freedom of speech
From being taught respect for statues to respecting a statutory tort, there is always something going on in Britain’s universities.
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OpinionThere has never been a better time to support women’s health
We can’t ignore that we are at a crucial moment in time for women in the workplace and we have some catching up to do after the last year. Leana Coopoosamy Female representation in UK law firms had been trending up, according to SRA data from 2019, ...
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OpinionDemobbed armies
What the Uber case has once again demonstrated is the tardiness of the law and its enforcement.
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OpinionIn defence of DJs
The magistracy and district judges are not in competition: we should learn from each other.
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OpinionBudget 2021 predictions
The profession’s main focus will be on a budget that aids recovery from the pandemic.