Commentary and opinion – Page 173
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OpinionIs it time to refuse pro bono work?
The government is relying on the generosity of lawyers – maybe now enough is enough.
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OpinionRobots running law firms? Surely not
Forget ‘Tesco’ law and legal aid cuts – the real threat to the status quo for lawyers might be more futuristic.
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OpinionA new EU term begins
After the protracted handover of European commissions, there is much to keep lawyers occupied.
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OpinionSitting in judgement
The chairman of new press regulator Ipso will be rated on his ability to determine the public interest.
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OpinionGiving victims a fair hearing
The Rotherham grooming scandal bolsters the case for more witness support, says Mark Castle.
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OpinionThe will to compete
Lawyers’ anger over accountants moving into probate work must be countered by a desire to fight the competition.
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OpinionGrayling doesn’t need to be a lawyer
Whether or not he has the right credentials, Grayling’s education shouldn’t preclude him from lord chancellor role.
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OpinionMedia lose marbles over Amal
Barrister Amal Alamuddin continues to make the wrong sort of headlines.
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OpinionRTA claims: what’s going on
A rise in traffic accident damages may disguise a worrying trend in settlements.
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OpinionShakespeare and lawyers
We should stop obsessing over one of the playwright’s most famous lines. It was just a joke.
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OpinionWet signature's long goodbye
The government takes a modest step towards electronic identity verification.
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OpinionLawyers lead from the front
Lawyers can spearhead a serious debate about the future of our constitution.
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OpinionWhere the UK ranks with Azerbaijan
The two countries have the lowest proportion of female judges in Europe.
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OpinionLib Dems go to their graves full of regret
A time in government presented a chance for a Liberal agenda at the MoJ – that chance has been wasted.
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OpinionBritish rights are best, OK
Is there a difference between a British bill of rights and a bill of British rights – other than the change in place of the word ‘British’?
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OpinionGrayling’s problem is beyond carelessness
Mesothelioma ruling just another example where government tried to bulldoze through policy.