Comment and opinion – Page 92
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OpinionProbate: Are too many hopeless contentious cases being settled?
A recent decision illustrates a concerning trend of cases brought under the 1975 Inheritance Act.
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OpinionCoronavirus Q&A: Advice for trainees
Common questions answered about being a trainee or sitting the LPC during the Covid-19 outbreak.
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OpinionWill the LSB close the stable door before the SQE horse bolts?
We must not lose sight of fundamental reform of the solicitor training regime amid the current uncertainty.
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ProfileLawyers in lockdown: stories from the frontline
'When this is over I’ll never appear in the Royal Courts of Justice in my pyjamas again - not even virtually!'
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OpinionOne person’s 'covidiot' is another person’s client
Lawyers don’t do balance. We act for clients who have taken one view of the argument.
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OpinionLessons learned that must not be forgotten
Remote working was often the only reasonable adjustment lawyers with disabilities needed to pursue their career.
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ProfileLawyers in lockdown: stories from the frontline
'From being the "master of delegation" pre Covid-19, I am now in effect a one-man legal band.'
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OpinionOn the outside looking in
Remote working can be a much more efficient way of delivering justice.
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OpinionTough conversations
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is having a better Covid-19 crisis than the prime minister. This is something of a turn-up, given that the Westminster commentariat had Sunak down as a Boris Johnson cipher following Sajid Javid’s noisy departure from number 11. OddsChecker tells me the 39-year-old is as short as 5/2 ...
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OpinionCap catch no bar to a good investment
Despite the ever-growing popularity of litigation funding, court judgments dealing directly with issues relating to funders are pretty rare. But in February, like proverbial buses, two came along at once.
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ProfileLawyers in lockdown: stories from the frontline
'I am helping very vulnerable migrants to access accommodation and support at this frightening time.'
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OpinionMother in law: finding the silver lining
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: making the most of the here and now.
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ProfileLawyers in lockdown: stories from the frontline
'I've had to add more structure to my day, being intentional about taking breaks and still planning my weekend.'
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OpinionTrading knowledge in Tokyo
It is important we use other countries and their best practice as resources and foundations upon which we can develop our legal system.
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ProfileLawyers in lockdown: stories from the frontline
'In my 35 years of being a lawyer I have never known anything like this before.’
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ProfileLawyers in lockdown: stories from the frontline
'Appointment at the dining table to represent a client at the police station.'
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OpinionCovid-19 will cast a long shadow
We should all contemplate the longer-term consequences for our profession.
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OpinionOut of the knacker’s yard?
Remote and agile working is certainly one for the medium-term. I speak from experience.