All Comment articles – Page 15
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OpinionSRA’s power grab arguments still don’t stack up
Regulator is barely capable of doing its current work, without taking on whole new powers.
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OpinionPremium office closure is latest nail in the coffin
Is the UK really serious about its role as a leader in world trade?
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OpinionReframing justice – talking differently
A progress report on the Law Society's partnership with FrameWorks UK, as the programme reaches the halfway mark.
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OpinionAI risks and rewards
Algorithms must not replace judges, argues a research paper by an international group of lawtech academics.
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OpinionInternational Men’s Day: It's good to talk
Reluctance to speak about mental health can be heightened in the legal profession, but we all have a role in fixing that.
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OpinionAI without the hype - or scaremongering
Users of generative AI across the legal sector shared their experiences this week.
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OpinionSanctions and the rule of law – a fine balancing act
Competing interests of foreign policy and the protection of individuals’ rights will be a hotly contested issue whilst private individuals remain subject to financial sanctions.
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OpinionGovernment should clarify the future of litigation funding
It is crucial that the uncertainty created by the Supreme Court's decision in PACCAR be urgently resolved.
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OpinionAI: Is the law ready?
Wider engagement at an artificial intelligence policy level has never been more crucial. Lawyers must be part of this process.
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OpinionExchange of contracts: Going digital
Being able to exchange digitally could benefit solicitors and clients dealing with both residential and commercial properties transactions across the UK.
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OpinionA case for the arbitration community to reflect on: Nigeria v P&ID
We should be careful in attempting to build mechanisms into the arbitration process that protect against the negligence of one party in the pursuit of their case.
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OpinionIt's good to talk
Proper engagement with the Better Case Management Revival Handbook can only be achieved by the CPS as an organisation.
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OpinionTime to close the lawtech gender gap
Women make up 35% of partners in law firms in the UK. However, only 18.3% of all lawtech ventures have at least one female founder.
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OpinionHow firms can support lawyers from less advantaged backgrounds
Hitting a diversity target isn’t the goal, it’s the starting point.
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OpinionAxiom Ince is a full-blown crisis for the whole profession
Whether or not the SRA was asleep at the wheel, someone has to clear this mess up.
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OpinionMenopause support: workplace adjustments and organisational culture are key
As more employees experience the menopause during their working lives, organisations need to be aware of its impact and offer appropriate support.
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OpinionRemote hearings must not impede open justice
Remote hearings should be as easy to access - easier in theory - than a physical courtroom.
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OpinionCitizen's arrest: A tool or a trap?
Suggestions that the public can 'help tackle the epidemic in shoplifting' opens up a complex area of law and raises a number of legal risks.
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OpinionReframing Justice – changing the story we tell
Law Society programme will identify narratives that can build public support for a well-resourced, well-respected, and independent justice system.
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OpinionA blueprint for 21st century justice
We must adapt how we work to provide affordable quality services in a digital era.