Commentary and opinion – Page 69
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OpinionSolicitors urged to review AML policies as new guidance launches
Guidance explains what is a ‘must’, a ‘should’ and a ‘may’ to help ensure practices can understand and address anti-money laundering risk.
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OpinionMother in law: A letter to my eight-year-old
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionWe are not an afterthought
Throughout the pandemic, the impact on disabled people has been largely overlooked.
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OpinionUpdating the Law Society Council
Solicitors recently had the opportunity to vote on the composition of the Law Society Council.
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OpinionHow to keep junior lawyers happy
First step: recognise the challenges facing junior lawyers at this early point in their careers.
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OpinionLevelling the playing field of US-UK extradition
Since the US-UK extradition treaty took effect, the UK has sent 135 nationals to the US. The US has surrendered only 11 people.
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OpinionWhen does private conduct become of professional concern?
Such cases will grow in number as our public discourse heats up.
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OpinionWhiplash reforms: Detail, not delay, is what lawyers need
Another month to prepare the portal is largely irrelevant. The bigger issue is the rules governing it.
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OpinionThe rise of litigation analytics
With many clients now struggling financially and the courts as keen as ever to wield the proportionality scythe, lawyers need to find new ways to bring down the cost of litigating.
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OpinionMother in law: Time management tips
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionThrow open the windows of the LSB
To glance at the Legal Services Board's strategy document is like entering a small windowless room with a fug from long over-occupation.
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OpinionTime to turn on the legal data taps
Training AI systems to make sense of the legal world requires masses of data. But lawyers are reluctant to let it flow.
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OpinionJR: a case for legislative reform
The ongoing Independent Review of Administrative Law should recommend restoring traditional limits.
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OpinionBrexit trade deal: it’s good and bad for lawyers
Legal services are included - but the provisions do not amount to much more than would have been available without a deal.
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OpinionFor the SRA, transparency should begin at home
It is increasingly difficult to hold the Solicitors Regulation Authority to account for its decisions.
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OpinionRethinking our definition of bullying and harassment
Behaviour which excludes people and stops them fully participating in the workplace is a frightening reality for many disabled people.
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OpinionThree predictions for 2021
With many of us still reeling from the last surprises of 2020, what better time to consider what next year might bring?