Commentary and opinion – Page 128
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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.
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OpinionRunning a full scan
The IBA has produced an invaluable report collating all research on the future of legal services
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OpinionBudget 2017: as you were?
Last week’s budget offered little to lawyers and certainly failed to encourage investment in people.
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OpinionSumption's views are interesting - but he shouldn't air them
Whether or not the eminent judge was right is not really the point.
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OpinionSchrems v Facebook - Round 2
Through litigation against Facebook Max Schrems brought about the end of the Safe Harbor data protection agreement with the US, forcing the EU to negotiate the Privacy Shield. He’s not finished with Facebook yet.
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OpinionSpying in bulk
A case that could reset the balance between security and personal privacy was heard in Strasbourg this month.
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OpinionUnqualified success
It is in the profession’s best interests to properly recognise the value of paralegals.
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OpinionA judge should have the final say over a child's fate
Should the worst happen to me, I would rather a judge, than my mum, decide what is in my best interests.
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Robots will be biased: live with it
Calls for strict regulation of artificial intelligence algorithms are at best premature.
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OpinionLocke Lord: a lesson in deterrence
Record-setting judgment provides a valuable insight into the agreed outcome procedure.
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OpinionWet signatures protect against fraud and abuse
Let’s make lasting powers of attorney easier - but we must be mindful of the risks involved.
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OpinionGoodwill agreements: appealing in principle but unworkable in reality
Government could face financial backlash if proposed principle is too binding in practice.
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OpinionProfessional secrecy at the crossroads
Will the Paradise Papers force a recalibration of privilege to meet modern expectations?