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OpinionStrengthening your network in Pride
Allyship is as important as ever, and Pride events are an opportunity for allies to show their support to the LGBTQ+ community.
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OpinionThe legal profession is failing founders, and we need to talk about it
Every SME and every startup owner must understand what a solicitor does and the value it brings, compared to the unregulated and uninsured.
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OpinionWhy are there so many accusations of fraud in civil disputes?
Allegations of fraud are becoming more central to how disputes are framed and litigated.
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OpinionConcerns, costs and conflicts in the Court of Protection
An imminent judgment will have far-reaching implications for firms deciding on clients’ financial futures.
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OpinionOverburdened magistrates cannot carry justice reform alone
Government’s response to the criminal courts backlog is beginning to resemble a policy made in haste rather than one grounded in evidence.
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OpinionSouthampton's Spygate scandal can guide our approach to AI misconduct
Understanding the rule is not the same as knowing what happens when you break it.
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OpinionWhy 'tax adviser' status risks creating more confusion than clarity for conveyancing firms
Current approach introduces a label without improving the underlying process.
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OpinionShow me your skeletons!
Open justice depends upon access to the written materials that constitute much of modern proceedings.
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OpinionHaving your say: a change in editorial policy
From 1 June, the Gazette will no longer allow anonymous reader comments.
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OpinionBuilding the bridge between legal education and lifelong learning in practice
We need to rethink what professional development means.
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OpinionMental Health Awareness Week: Legal education, wellbeing and the workplace
If we start early, we can foster healthy environments for aspiring and junior lawyers.
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OpinionShakespeare's sister and women's legal history
Sisters (whether or not they happen to have a famous brother) matter: the lives and words of women are vital to our understanding of the past. We must amplify their voices.
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OpinionTruncheons, trade unions and the law: 100 years since the General Strike
The question of legality emerged surprisingly late in the nine-day national walkout which began a century ago this week.
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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.