Commentary and opinion – Page 117
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Opinion"My firm (mid-size City) is open to the idea of allowing me the flexibility to be a school governor, but I need to make a business case. Can you advise?"
“I am five years PQE and think some governance experience would be good for me. My firm (mid-size City) is open to the idea of allowing me the flexibility to be a school governor, but I need to make the business case. Can you advise?” Louise ...
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OpinionFlexible working – make it your New Year’s resolution
Improved productivity is one of the benefits flexible working can deliver, but it does not happen without a change in the culture of work.
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OpinionTo help social mobility, do something selfish in 2018
These were unusual words to find in a government press release: ‘There is a mind-blowing inconsistency of practice in how to improve social mobility outcomes, with little pooling of experience or evidence-based strategies…’
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OpinionWill fixed costs transform the takeup of legal expenses insurance?
No magic formula exists to turn before-the-event cover into the main source of funding for civil litigation.
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OpinionThe Brexit deal does not help our practice rights
Only two categories of UK lawyers will continue to have any rights recognised through the withdrawal agreement.
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OpinionRegulators need to learn to let go
The Bar Standards Board’s pursuit of Lincoln Crawford has rightly come under fire.
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OpinionJudging equality at the BBC
The BBC’s gender pay gap is below the national average – but the broadcaster still has serious problems on equal pay and diversity.
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OpinionNHS rapid redress is a step in the right direction
Uncertainties remain over government scheme to reform birth injury compensation, but it’s a start.
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OpinionI am an employment law consultant in my mid 40’s and I am having a mid-life career crisis in that work is not busy enough and I feel too old to retrain. Can you help?
Jay bhayani Jay Bhayani, Solicitor and Managing Director, Bhayani Law With the removal of employment tribunal fees this year you should see an upsurge in work in this field. Even if you operate as an employment law consultant dealing with non contentious advice, it is expected ...
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OpinionHuman rights overseas – a landmark case for business
Ruling that Zambians can sue over alleged pollution shows overseas human rights practices must conform to the highest standards.
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OpinionIs pro bono work enough to tackle the refugee crisis?
Plight of asylum seekers in Greece shows pro bono advice cannot and must not be the solution to access to justice gap.
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OpinionDo we need more lawyer politicians?
More lawyers need to follow in the footsteps of David Lloyd George and Clement Attlee to ensure our institutions are committed to the rule of law.
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OpinionA bad omen for Brexit
Lord Judge warns that the new sanctions bill will confer ‘extravagant’ powers on ministers. Parliament must assert its authority.
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OpinionCivil justice – a rocky road
Dispute resolution has been in a state of flux for two decades. We must approach further reform with caution.
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OpinionA promise written in water
Landmark tribunal fee ruling will survive Brexit – but what of other employment rights?
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OpinionCurrent climate is just too hot for smaller PI firms
Consolidation of the market must be just around the corner.
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OpinionConfidence and respect at work
Being a mother and getting used to everyday setbacks does more to prepare you for management than top academic results and friends in high places.
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OpinionUN to the rescue of judicial independence?
International censure might have encouraged the UK government to do more to protect the Brexit judges.
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OpinionCanada's lawyers 'obliged' to promote diversity
The Law Society of Upper Canada has raised the stakes in terms of what lawyers should do to promote equality and diversity.