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OpinionWe need a legal definition of bullying
Victims of bullying are forced to rely on harassment law or to resign. Both are inadequate routes to address bullying in the workplace.
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OpinionMarketing skills junior lawyers need
Junior lawyers must proactively develop important marketing and business development skills. On-the-job learning is no longer enough.
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OpinionThe bathroom is an old battlefield
Some legal history tells us that the 'bathroom wars' are not new, and they are not just about trans people.
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OpinionPride: Society seeking members' views on LGBTQ+ inclusion
We want to hear from LGBTQ+ solicitors and allies, across all roles, career stages and workplaces.
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OpinionTaking to the air
This week marks the launch of the Law Society Gazette podcast. After 123 years, the Gazette has finally taken to the air.
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OpinionSustained investment needed to combat spiralling court backlogs
If we are serious about restoring confidence in our justice system, the government must move beyond piecemeal, headline-grabbing solutions.
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OpinionThe enterprise leadership gap in in-house legal teams
The most effective legal leaders possess capabilities that extend beyond legal expertise, commercial awareness and business partnering.
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OpinionCorporate re-domiciliation: a clear signal of intent
Government's plan is an attempt to strengthen the UK’s attractiveness as a global corporate hub - but is it enough?
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OpinionAI bandwagon will take us to a destination unknown
The lord chancellor is correct in thinking that AI will have a transformative effect - but it may not be the one he's hoping for.
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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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