All Comment articles – Page 9
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OpinionThe power of pro bono
Pro bono work taught me how to advocate, how to give my clients a voice and how to seek redress. It taught me how to be a lawyer.
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OpinionMore support needed for men in the criminal justice system
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month aims to reduce the stigma around asking for help.
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OpinionSRA wants profession to move on from Axiom Ince - but won’t apologise
The regulator chair’s argument that issues are 'history' will infuriate those waiting for answers.
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OpinionDeploying mediation skills outside law
With many lawyers also trained mediators, how many are aware of the varied arenas outside the legal process where those skills can be deployed?
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OpinionSRA must accept need for radical change in light of Axiom report
Axiom report should be a wake-up call to the regulator to focus on its core role to serve the public interest and protect consumers from rogue individuals.
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Opinion'Don't just climb the ladder, be the ladder'
Trevor Sterling reflects on his journey to being the first black senior partner of a top law firm and discusses why he is launching the Be The Ladder Foundation.
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OpinionGreat e-Scrape: clarity needed over generative AI training
Government has an opportunity to show leadership that will reverberate on the world stage.
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OpinionHubris, nemesis: it’s time for the SRA to stop empire-building and rebuild trust
The long-awaited report on the SRA’s handling of Axiom Ince ahead of the firm’s closure is lacerating.
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OpinionCosts shortfall has been a ticking time-bomb for years - Menzies may set it off
The Supreme Court has given the personal injury sector a wake-up call on costs deductions.
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OpinionMake sure you have your say on proposed climate risk and conveyancing practice note
There is still time to respond to the Law Society's consultation, which runs until 31 October.
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OpinionInfected blood scandal: A tortuous and unfathomable route to compensation
The government’s announcement that long-promised compensation is now a reality belies the fiendishly complicated system that many victims will encounter.
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OpinionWorking from home and costs assessments
The rise of virtual law firms could create scope to argue about costs of fee earners who seek to claim London rates while working from home.
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OpinionSRA financial penalties consultation: why propose the unlawful?
The regulator needs to accept its proposals are flawed and drop them, without further delay.
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OpinionMenopause and the legal sector: a call for awareness and action
The profession risks losing talented employees if it does not empathetically and practically support individuals experiencing menopause in the workplace.
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OpinionPost Office Inquiry: Five key questions for the GC to answer
Legal sector set to follow general counsel’s extended appearance before the inquiry on Friday.
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OpinionTen top tips for junior lawyers
Be present, own mistakes, build your profile and stay non-judgemental: how junior lawyers can thrive and build long-term success.
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OpinionFinancial implications must not be forgotten in debate on assisted dying
Financial aspects of assisted dying are complex, but discourse is often restricted to the ethical and moral issues.
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OpinionNew SRA fining powers will weaken regulation, not strengthen it
Plans for a ‘one size fits all’ fining framework are not fit for purpose.
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OpinionPrioritising workplace mental health – we can do better, so let's do it
Change won’t be driven by producing research recommendations, policies, or guidance, sharing them, and then hoping something will happen.