All Comment articles – Page 46
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OpinionSolicitors urged to review AML policies as new guidance launches
Guidance explains what is a ‘must’, a ‘should’ and a ‘may’ to help ensure practices can understand and address anti-money laundering risk.
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OpinionMother in law: A letter to my eight-year-old
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionWe are not an afterthought
Throughout the pandemic, the impact on disabled people has been largely overlooked.
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OpinionUpdating the Law Society Council
Solicitors recently had the opportunity to vote on the composition of the Law Society Council.
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OpinionLevelling the playing field of US-UK extradition
Since the US-UK extradition treaty took effect, the UK has sent 135 nationals to the US. The US has surrendered only 11 people.
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OpinionHow to keep junior lawyers happy
First step: recognise the challenges facing junior lawyers at this early point in their careers.
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OpinionWhen does private conduct become of professional concern?
Such cases will grow in number as our public discourse heats up.
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OpinionWhiplash reforms: Detail, not delay, is what lawyers need
Another month to prepare the portal is largely irrelevant. The bigger issue is the rules governing it.
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OpinionMother in law: Time management tips
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionThrow open the windows of the LSB
To glance at the Legal Services Board's strategy document is like entering a small windowless room with a fug from long over-occupation.
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OpinionTime to turn on the legal data taps
Training AI systems to make sense of the legal world requires masses of data. But lawyers are reluctant to let it flow.
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OpinionFor the SRA, transparency should begin at home
It is increasingly difficult to hold the Solicitors Regulation Authority to account for its decisions.
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OpinionRethinking our definition of bullying and harassment
Behaviour which excludes people and stops them fully participating in the workplace is a frightening reality for many disabled people.
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OpinionThree predictions for 2021
With many of us still reeling from the last surprises of 2020, what better time to consider what next year might bring?
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OpinionDiversity requires visible role models for family and friends
My career might have looked different had there been more Bangladeshi lawyers in my community.
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FeatureWe all have it within us to tackle racial inequality in the legal profession
Law firms cannot pay lip-service to diversity and inclusion - it must be embraced at all levels and embedded in their processes.
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OpinionIt's ludicrous to argue that equalities data is not fit for purpose
We should be chilled and insulted by comments made by the minister for women and equalities.
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OpinionA turning point for legal aid?
Our legal aid system remains a pale shadow of what it was, but in 2020 we saw real improvements that could point to a better future.
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OpinionDisabled but not dis-abled
Being transparent about my disability at work means I am armed with the tools I need to be more able than ever.
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OpinionThe pandemic’s impact on legal education
There are suggestions that, post-pandemic, legal skills should include data analysis, design, maths, prediction and risk management - to name a few.