Commentary and opinion – Page 100
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OpinionDocumenting death is in a time warp
The system seems designed for the comfort and convenience of the people administering it.
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OpinionDon't chop Robocop
Predictive policing based on AI should be tested under independent scrutiny, not banned.
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OpinionBeware the hidden consequences of legal tech
Benefits that technology can bring to the sector are plentiful, but its social costs are alarming.
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OpinionLet's build a global judicial trust network
Courts around the world have invested in technology to improve the litigation process but enforcement lags behind.
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OpinionLitigators must tread carefully on shifting sands
Civil litigators will need to be resourceful as developments in 2019 herald fresh uncertainty.
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Opinion'Death tax' fight not over just yet
MPs could still bring down the proposals - if someone is willing to speak out.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in Law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: training to be a mediator.
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OpinionMore no-deal Brexit advice – but more still needed
The Law Society and Resolution have issued a note for solicitors engaged in cross-border family work. Now other subject areas must be tackled.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in Law
Our new blogger on the everyday challenges of juggling family life with a hectic career as a solicitor somewhere in England. This week: Of Amy Winehouse, sprinting to the office and remembering to empathise.
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OpinionPinochet’s ghost still haunts the law lords
Lord Hope’s diary offers a fascinating insight into the embarrassing fallout from former Chile dictator’s extradition appeal.
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OpinionWeighing the cost of qualification
Earning the title of solicitor can cost £80,000 – budding lawyers must be realistic.
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OpinionFlawed in law, flawed for the UK’s financial sector
As the withdrawal agreement goes back to the commons, UK financial services face danger if it remains unchanged.
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OpinionThe profession must put IP in its rightful place
Intellectual property is at the heart of our economy, and should be at the heart of our legal system.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in Law
Introducing Mother in Law, our new blogger, on the everyday challenges of juggling family life with a hectic career as a solicitor somewhere in England.
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OpinionIt's time to give legal executives the respect they deserve
Among many in the profession, the perception of what we do is out of step with reality.
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OpinionChancery Lane’s Brexit bind
As a no-deal Brexit looms, should the Law Society come off the fence?
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OpinionCopy Canada
Parents have to be terminally ill to live with their immigrant children in the UK, while Canada has a humane approach.
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OpinionComment: Wholesale failures bode ill for online revolution
If those in charge can’t get the phones to work, what chance the biggest digital upgrade ever attempted?
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OpinionHow ‘Les Mis’ speaks to lawyers today
Despite the 150 years since Victor Hugo’s novel was published, some of its themes still echo in present-day law.
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OpinionLawtech: give yourself the edge
It’s important junior lawyers keep track of the ever-changing ‘future of law’. The question is: where do you start?