Commentary and opinion – Page 34
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OpinionExchange of contracts: Going digital
Being able to exchange digitally could benefit solicitors and clients dealing with both residential and commercial properties transactions across the UK.
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OpinionMother in Law: Dressing to (not) impress
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionPut lawyers at the heart of the rule of law
If it is correct that lawyers make and apply the law daily and repeatedly, with more widespread impact than any court of law, that needs to be acknowledged.
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OpinionA case for the arbitration community to reflect on: Nigeria v P&ID
We should be careful in attempting to build mechanisms into the arbitration process that protect against the negligence of one party in the pursuit of their case.
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OpinionIt's good to talk
Proper engagement with the Better Case Management Revival Handbook can only be achieved by the CPS as an organisation.
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OpinionTime to close the lawtech gender gap
Women make up 35% of partners in law firms in the UK. However, only 18.3% of all lawtech ventures have at least one female founder.
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OpinionMaking the UK a safe place to go online
Although reforms will not be fully implemented before next year, service providers are already taking action to protect children from harm.
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OpinionHow firms can support lawyers from less advantaged backgrounds
Hitting a diversity target isn’t the goal, it’s the starting point.
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OpinionAxiom Ince is a full-blown crisis for the whole profession
Whether or not the SRA was asleep at the wheel, someone has to clear this mess up.
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OpinionSurveillance state: the dangers of CCTV
Have you ever felt as though you are being watched? Well, that is because you are.
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OpinionMenopause support: workplace adjustments and organisational culture are key
As more employees experience the menopause during their working lives, organisations need to be aware of its impact and offer appropriate support.
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OpinionShould bars issue statements about the Israel-Hamas war?
Lawyers outside the war zone are concerned in this matter in the same way as all citizens. It is not a specifically lawyer matter.
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OpinionRemote hearings must not impede open justice
Remote hearings should be as easy to access - easier in theory - than a physical courtroom.
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OpinionMother in Law: Year 6 - last year as a Big Fish
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionCitizen's arrest: A tool or a trap?
Suggestions that the public can 'help tackle the epidemic in shoplifting' opens up a complex area of law and raises a number of legal risks.
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OpinionSeven professional challenges in a handy list
IBA document details the most important issues facing the legal profession over the next five years.
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OpinionReframing Justice – changing the story we tell
Law Society programme will identify narratives that can build public support for a well-resourced, well-respected, and independent justice system.