Commentary and opinion – Page 59
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OpinionPride in the law
Law Society report highlights achievements made to improve LGBT+ equality and inclusion in the profession, but notes the hurdles still to face.
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OpinionWhat happens when the robots go rogue?
Who pays the bill when AI gets it wrong is a question that will soon become central to a lawyer's work.
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OpinionBack to the office: best of both worlds
Returning to the office is imperative for junior lawyers.
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OpinionDefendant solicitors and their clients will welcome fixed costs expansion
There remain grey areas but lawyers can at least plan for litigation knowing costs at stake.
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OpinionMother in law: We must keep talking about Afghan women
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionBan anti-vaxxers from the office? It’s not as simple as that
Efforts to protect law firm staff could backfire if they alienate those forced to come in.
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Opinion‘Staying on’ in the EU
I hope that someone somewhere is writing a history of those UK nationals who remain living in the EU after the UK’s decision to leave, examining why they stayed, how they feel about the experience, and whether they are prospering.
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OpinionJudicial independence under threat – in the EU
The case of Spanish examining magistrate Baltasar Garzón underlines the importance of judicial independence.
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OpinionComplicity in mass loss of life? Extinction Rebellion takes on City lawyers
Lawyers must balance their professional obligations against other imperatives, argues climate change activist Tim Crosland.
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OpinionHands off our private lives
Professional organisations now aim to turn lawyers into active citizens beyond the office.
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OpinionRTA portal has worked better than expected, but there’s still much to do
The Ministry of Justice must respond to the pressing need for ADR in the whiplash claims process.
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OpinionHow to create more inclusive cultures - learning from other industries
Profession can accelerate its progress by adapting key ideas, says Law Society social mobility ambassador Arun Birla.
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OpinionLiving and working with cancer
'The practicalities of not working during my treatment seemed quite appealing on every level. The reality, however, is far from what I expected.'
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OpinionThe British Paralympic Association and Hogan Lovells
Partner Richard Welfare describes the strategic partnership that has become one of the firm's most notable and mutually beneficial.
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OpinionMother in law: Back to school
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.