Commentary and opinion – Page 88
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OpinionWe back only one type of social mobility
It’s called escape. But should everyone with a bit of potential have to, effectively, do a runner?
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OpinionSolicitors let off the leash as SRA lifts the curfew
The regulator has trusted solicitors to flourish in the absence of restrictions - now it’s a case of hoping it works.
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OpinionFighting back in the war on privilege
This month the Law Society issued an important practice note on legal privilege, which is under increasing attack.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in Law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: troublesome opponents.
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OpinionLegal aid for inquests: time to level the playing field?
32 police forces spent £410,000 on legal fees for inquests relating to deaths in police custody. Legal aid granted for families was £41,000.
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OpinionCrypto law still has known unknowns
Legal statement will not mean less work for lawyers and judges - quite the opposite.
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OpinionFamily courts need help on domestic abuse
Why are cases with allegations of domestic abuse so difficult to resolve?
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Opinion'Women did not become barristers'
Former lord justice of appeal Baroness Butler-Sloss on a career that defied the odds.
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OpinionPortal purdah purgatory leaves everyone in the dark
Those who need to know about the RTA portal are left in ignorance, while those in the know are silent.
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OpinionSelf-care as a leader…why bother?
Your wellbeing is essential not only for you but for your organisation.
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OpinionLawyers’ role in climate change
Developing the correct legal tools to deal with this desperate challenge is a world-wide struggle.
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OpinionReform of DBAs is long overdue
New draft rules would push the reset button on damages-based agreements.
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OpinionOpen justice? Not for us, say the public
Cabinet Office thinktank finds a 'general feeling that justice is open enough'.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in Law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: what makes a good mum - and a good lawyer.
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OpinionADR – the time has come
Action in civil litigation is moving from trial to alternative dispute resolution.
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OpinionChanges proposed by the Extradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill
Bill is promoted as primarily concerned with the problem of arrests from non-EU countries, avoiding focus on Brexit.
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OpinionMoney laundering rules keep on coming
Whether we are in or out of the EU, close examination in this area will continue.
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OpinionFacial recognition needs a statutory code
Moving too quickly to deploy technologies that can be overly invasive in people’s lawful daily lives risks damaging trust.