Commentary and opinion – Page 2
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Mother in Law: Dealing with the death of a pet
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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Apple, Prince Harry and open justice
High-profile cases involving the tech giant and the Royal advance the important principle of open justice.
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A dilemma on climate advice for lawyers
It is the responsibility of bars to issue guidance to lawyers on climate change. But what about 'advised emissions'?
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Compromising on pre-sentence reports
The impact of the sentencing standoff on the constitutional balance has been more of a wobble than an earthquake.
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From lecture hall to law firm: unlocking talent
The legal profession embraces career changers, but one transition that remains relatively under-explored is the move from academia into legal practice.
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The case for onshore: Dubai is about more than offshore and free zones legal work
Excello Law expanded our UK law firm into Dubai recently and one of the most significant decisions we made was to operate as a mainland firm rather than setting up in a free zone.
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Working from home – the good and the bad
Work from home has various elements which need to be treated separately. Climate should come into the equation.
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Mother in Law: Samantha Lowe, mediator extraordinaire
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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Whiplash reforms: motorists got pennies, insurers got millions
Promised £35 annual saving turned out to be just £15 — and even that’s debatable.
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How ‘Big Law’ might respond to Trump attacks
There is shock at all levels of firms in this global elite bracket: shock that such significant businesses can face ‘existential threat’ based on executive whimsy, and shock that the rule of law can be put in such jeopardy in a large, mature democracy.
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Justice should not get lost in translation
Ministry of Justice should use current procurement process for court interpreting to solve problems outlined in Lords report.
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Navigating burnout and mental health
While the profession's demanding nature, high stakes and relentless pace can foster a stimulating and rewarding career, they also bring challenges.
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Sentencing is for judges, not politicians
Where are the law officers when we need them to defend the rule of law?
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Advice for Paul, Weiss wannabes
Principles I would try to remember if I were a senior partner of a global American law firm.
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A digital revolution in justice: Looking back and moving forward
HMCTS chief executive Nick Goodwin reflects on the Reform Programme's journey to modernise the courts and tribunals system.
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Lawyers should embrace government commitment to improving court productivity
Spending can only ever be part of the answer when it comes to fixing the courts crisis.
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Adolescence is brilliant TV but Jamie should have sacked his brief
Realism of the portrayal of the criminal justice system in the Netflix series has been somewhat overlooked.
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