Commentary and opinion – Page 6
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AI’s white-knuckle ride? The bars must jump on
Debates around artificial intelligence are moving quickly. We need to evaluate its impact on our sector, so we can shriek above the din to guide policy-makers.
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Juries out on RASSO trials?
Barristers have submitted a strongly worded response to the Law Commission, which is currently considering the use of evidence in sexual prosecutions.
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International Men’s Day: It's good to talk
Reluctance to speak about mental health can be heightened in the legal profession, but we all have a role in fixing that.
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AI without the hype - or scaremongering
Users of generative AI across the legal sector shared their experiences this week.
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Chakraborty v Union of India: Indian Supreme Court declines to legalise same-sex marriage
Much-awaited judgment on fundamental matter of LGBTQ+ equality was delivered last month.
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A 3am panic attack for the legal profession
We have learned to live with some of the long-term issues we face. But now there are more.
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Compulsive viewing – all eyes on Churchill
Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council could significantly reshape the litigation landscape.
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Mother in Law: Lying to clients
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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Sanctions and the rule of law – a fine balancing act
Competing interests of foreign policy and the protection of individuals’ rights will be a hotly contested issue whilst private individuals remain subject to financial sanctions.
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Bed-bugs, AI and war
International Bar Association's annual conference in Paris reflected the outside world remarkably accurately.
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Sentence construction
Poor public understanding of sentencing is diluting the quality of debate.
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Government should clarify the future of litigation funding
It is crucial that the uncertainty created by the Supreme Court's decision in PACCAR be urgently resolved.
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AI: Is the law ready?
Wider engagement at an artificial intelligence policy level has never been more crucial. Lawyers must be part of this process.
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Exchange of contracts: Going digital
Being able to exchange digitally could benefit solicitors and clients dealing with both residential and commercial properties transactions across the UK.
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Mother in Law: Dressing to (not) impress
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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Put lawyers at the heart of the rule of law
If it is correct that lawyers make and apply the law daily and repeatedly, with more widespread impact than any court of law, that needs to be acknowledged.
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A case for the arbitration community to reflect on: Nigeria v P&ID
We should be careful in attempting to build mechanisms into the arbitration process that protect against the negligence of one party in the pursuit of their case.