Commentary and opinion – Page 190
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OpinionWhat’s new at the European courts?
Developments at the two courts should be followed intently by lawyers.
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OpinionFlexible working: not just ‘a woman thing’
The attitude that ‘home is for wimps’ benefits no one.
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OpinionGoing open plan
The chief executive of Hardwicke Chambers shares her experience of going open plan.
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OpinionHow Jackson is affecting litigation so far
Lawyers say they have seen a ‘spike’ in settlements recently – most likely due to costs budgeting.
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OpinionHolding the forces to account
The authors of a recent pamphlet on combat liability are right in one regard – the law in this area should be transparent.
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OpinionChildren need contact centres
Child contact centres are a lifeline for families and must be put on a statutory footing.
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OpinionSocial mobility needs to sound less worthy
Apprenticeships are the obvious route for exposing bright young people from less privileged backgrounds to new opportunities.
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OpinionLegal expenses insurance: very good news
The legal insurance industry is keeping cases away from lawyers but there is good news on client choice.
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OpinionThe spirit of the referral fee ban? It doesn’t exist
SRA is doing what it can with the legislation, but is impotent to stop these arrangements.
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OpinionExorcise these phantom companies
A register of beneficial ownership won’t be perfect but is an idea whose time has come.
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OpinionThe problem with QOCS in defamation and privacy claims
Government proposals will not fulfil the aim of enabling the ‘small man to take on the big defendant’.
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OpinionLaw, history and diversity
Some question whether ‘special’ celebrations of any grouping’s achievements are the right way to promote diversity. I don’t agree.
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OpinionNew standards for lawyer-judge relations
European guidance on relations between lawyers and judges sets benchmarks in areas where there are precious few.
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OpinionWatching briefs
The master of the rolls believes all court proceedings will eventually be televised.
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OpinionTargeting the rule of law
The opportunity to place the rule of law at the heart of the development agenda must not be missed.
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OpinionWhat sort of question is that?
Form-filling is increasingly becoming part of the job. But how many solicitors answer the questions honestly?
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OpinionPII: exit plans
A proactive plan will allow firms that fail to find insurance cover to retain an asset with considerable potential value.
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OpinionLegal aid is still available - but don’t tell anyone
The message that legal aid remains for many areas of law is not being heard. A new poster campaign aims to address the problem.