Commentary and opinion – Page 65
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OpinionLawtech: beware of the big plan
Forthcoming government innovation strategy should be wary of trying to pick winners.
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OpinionMoving into environmental law
I want to act for clients seeking to protect the environment. What are the best routes in?
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OpinionLawyers’ rights need greater protection
For years there has been an interesting debate in Europe about whether protections for lawyers’ rights should be strengthened.
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OpinionA dangerous executive power grab
Judicial review: tilting the balance in favour of the executive is dangerous.
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OpinionTime to get out of the People’s Republic of China
International firms that take the long view should consider the future of their China offices.
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OpinionContent warning: lawyers shouldn't normalise traumatic material
A new book on vicarious trauma in the legal profession couldn't be more timely.
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OpinionLessons learned from finding my way back to the workplace
Natalie McEvoy, counsel at Slateford, shares her experience after a three-year career break.
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OpinionIt is time for the SRA to issue a virtual practice handbook
Assuming physical and virtual practice are the same is not helping us in the long run.
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OpinionConveyancing, digitisation and up-front information
Law Society announces pilot project to provide wholly digital facility for collection of up-front information using the TA6.
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OpinionMany lawyers prefer remote hearings, and they shouldn’t be muted
Lord chief justice should be explaining why hearings have to be in person, not assuming they must be.
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OpinionSummary of Whitehall submissions to public law review? No thanks
Robert Buckland MP says summarised version will give everyone a 'clear view' of submissions.
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OpinionMother in law: Dealing with bereavement
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionHow can I switch my specialism from conveyancing to real estate?
'I am looking for possible pathways available to help me gain the right experience and qualifications.'
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OpinionDigital ID standard is a welcome step for conveyancers
HMLR announcement is timely given the shift from manual to digital identity checks.
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OpinionHistorical slavery and the Law Society
Knowing about how we behaved in the past can help us to deal with the moral challenges of today.
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OpinionClapham Common scenes showed tone deaf policing
Actions by police at vigil were out of touch with the public mood.
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OpinionA failure to engage
Police were seen to manhandle those they are meant to protect at Saturday night's Clapham Common vigil.
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OpinionAnne Sacoolas at the point of no return
The prospect of Anne Sacoolas returning to the UK to face justice is fast receding.