All Euro blog articles – Page 2
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Opinion
Lawyers’ Brexit issues updated
More than three months have passed since the final act of Brexit. The consequences for lawyers are still being worked out.
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Lawyers’ 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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A basic principle under attack
It is an old principle that lawyers should not be identified with their clients’ causes.
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This is no time to review reserved activities
Big tech and regulating the unregulated are much more urgent.
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Our values can civilise political discourse
Profession’s framework for resolving disputes contains useful and safe principles.
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Are you ready for Brexit?
'Check, Change, Go' are the three words governing our behaviour for this particular emergency.
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Reputation laundering: a problem for us all
Wirecard fraud confirms in the mind of journalists and others that big London firms are being used by criminals to launder their reputation and to intimidate others.
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CJEU decides against UK government on data protection
Some decisions will continue to have consequences for the UK, regardless of the outcome of Brexit negotiations.
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Are legal services still GREAT?
Whatever became of the MoJ’s Legal Services are GREAT campaign?
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EU’s soft power will still govern data transfer
European Union is the only major player trying to regulate the major tech giants, and with the clout to do so.
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Prepare for a global power struggle
Fundamental geopolitical shifts will affect solicitors - we must monitor them closely.
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UK trade discussions continue, despite pandemic
Law Society has been lobbying on behalf of members to ensure legal services and voice of profession are heard.
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Closing the circle on climate change
Covid-19 could lead to more sustainable business models in all organisations, including legal ones.
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New EU guidance on passenger rights and tracing apps
EU is recovering its momentum from the coronavirus crisis in areas of which lawyers need to be aware.
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Public health measures could threaten privilege
How do you balance public health requirements against a right to privacy, and maybe other human rights?
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Will there be a worse access to justice crisis?
Potential consequences for legal services are emerging from the fog of the coronavirus crisis.
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Covid-19 will cast a long shadow
We should all contemplate the longer-term consequences for our profession.
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A win for in-house counsel on independence
CJEU decision still of importance to in-house counsel in long campaign to find equal recognition in other countries.
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Small scraps for lawyers in EU trade talks
There is precious little for lawyers likely to emerge from the coming 11 months of negotiation.
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A tale of two countries
There was much of interest for solicitors in the recent Queen’s speech.