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OpinionWorking on legal directories
As the Gazette asks the question 'Have directories had their day?', Eduardo Reyes shares his perspective as a former Legal 500 contributor.
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OpinionDefending lawyers defends justice
Even in the strongest democracies, government actions can undermine the independence, integrity and effectiveness of the legal profession.
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OpinionWindrush families brief Lib Dems on fight for justice
Victims and survivors head to parliament to share their experiences and highlight the ongoing challenges.
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OpinionConsumer class action regime would be a major shift in the litigation landscape
Even if the Law Commission recommends a narrow definition of consumer law, many sectors and businesses would face an increased litigation risk.
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OpinionEnd of an era: McGibbon reflects on her time leading GLD
Susanna McGibbon spoke to the Gazette ahead of stepping down from her role as treasury solicitor and GLD permanent secretary.
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OpinionSeven key takeaways from the SRA’s justice committee grilling
It wasn’t always comfortable, but SRA leaders gave glimpses of their aims and priorities.
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OpinionILCA scheme: Stakeholders rally to reject government proposals
An Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts Scheme is nothing more than a crude sector-specific tax on clients of legal services.
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OpinionRules on embargos tilt narrative towards powerful defendants
Defendants have time to digest and respond to judgments, while claimants must act on the hoof.
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OpinionA new space race: time for European legislation
The EU Space Act represents a powerful and potentially decisive instrument.
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OpinionIndependent legal advice scheme for rape victims is here to stay
There are some misconceptions about the purpose of ILA and how it functions.
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OpinionWhy culture, not policy, is the key to gender balance in law
Too often, conversations about gender balance in law focus on what is written down.
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OpinionYouth justice: time for a national conversation
We should not be comfortable about the fact 13,000 children are sentenced each year.
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OpinionMazur ruling is the law's Bobby Ewing moment - but can the profession forget?
Careers have been seriously disrupted while this unnecessary mess has gone on.
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OpinionHigh cost of court transcripts is neither inevitable nor accidental
Several immediate options are available to the government if it is committed to open justice.
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OpinionWeakening jury trials risks politicising Britain's courts
As the Courts and Tribunals Bill moves into committee, concerns sharpen. It is not a measured reform, it is a misstep.
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OpinionFor employment lawyers, the M&S chief compliments officer creates a minefield
M&S has appointed Gillian Anderson as chief compliments officer. Every employment lawyer will be thinking: proceed with caution.
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OpinionCrypto asset disputes: the new frontline in commercial litigation
Crypto assets are intangible, volatile and portable but they are not beyond the reach of English law.