Commentary and opinion – Page 4
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The arduous journey to becoming an accredited family mediator
More needs to be done by professionals in the industry to support candidates seeking accreditation.
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AI could power the rebirth of mass data claims
A technology which is now frequently the cause of mass data misuse may provide a solution for litigants.
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DEI as political football
The UK has mirrored the US in the depth and spread of its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Impact of the new executive order in the US should be watched closely.
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Why I’m running…the London Marathon
My journey with arthritis and how running - and Versus Arthritis - helped me reclaim my life.
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Barristers need to talk about money
The London legal pay wars are not restricted to trainee City solicitors and NQs: commercial chambers are boosting pupillage awards dramatically.
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Maksim Znak: An endangered lawyer
Case of imprisoned lawyer is just one highlighted in a disturbing report published to mark the Day of the Endangered Lawyer
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Are we ready for AI translators in the legal industry?
Despite its many apparent advantages, there has been some nervousness about introducing AI translation tools into legal proceedings.
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Open justice online: Let’s give credit where credit is due
From the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal to the Rolls Building, technology is gradually opening up judicial proceedings.
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Lawyers and oligarchs
Here’s another prediction for 2025: our law firms will have to be as careful in their involvement with the new US oligarchy as with the former Russian one.
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Back to the future on sentencing?
Restoring the best ideas of the past would bring sentencing up to date.
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Sitting out a corporate 'war on woke'
Mark Zuckerberg wants 'masculine energy' to replace 'feminine energy' in the work place. For reasons of sound business, and common sense, law firm leaders won't agree.
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Completing the speedy justice jigsaw
The sentencing review and the review of criminal courts are important pieces of the jigsaw. But a long-term funding settlement must go alongside reform.
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A look ahead to Family Mediation Week
Session topics include hybrid mediation, academic research, digital solutions and mediation with arbitration.
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What does 2025 hold for litigation funders?
Amid all the doom and gloom, there are rays of light on the horizon for funders.
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What did the European Court of Human Rights do in 2024?
A summary of last year's key cases from the ECtHR.
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Technology can close the global justice gap
The best solutions to the access to justice crisis are built by those who have experienced the problem first-hand.
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The importance of a good bedside manner
There are many similarities between lawyers and doctors, not least that both professions deal with people going through difficult moments in their lives.
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Mother in Law: Scrolling into the new year
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.