All articles by Jonathan Goldsmith – Page 12
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OpinionFirst they came for Essex Court Chambers
Solicitors need help to navigate the perils that exist between client wishes and the clamour of public policy or the strong arm of a powerful state.
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OpinionCovid certificates - there is no right answer
The biggest question of all: the conflict between the right to go about one’s business freely and the right to go about one’s business safely.
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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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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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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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OpinionCovid’s challenge on cross-border legal services
Engine for many City firms will be heavily affected by the pandemic.
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OpinionThe new slur: we are professional enablers
In two reports from international organisations published last week, lawyers were denigrated as ‘professional enablers’.
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OpinionA basic principle under attack
It is an old principle that lawyers should not be identified with their clients’ causes.
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OpinionThe Trustpilot case is only the beginning
Quality measurement is looming towards us, and is likely to involve independent rating and review sites.
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OpinionAML measures are failing. Why are we supporting them?
Several foreign bars have a history of vigorous and litigious opposition to their country’s money laundering legislation.
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OpinionResponding to online criticism of lawyers’ services
Solicitors can benefit from the American Bar Association’s guidance on how to behave in relation to negative reviews.
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OpinionThis is no time to review reserved activities
Big tech and regulating the unregulated are much more urgent.
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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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OpinionWhen does private conduct become of professional concern?
Such cases will grow in number as our public discourse heats up.
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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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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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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?
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OpinionThe pandemic’s impact on legal education
There are suggestions that, post-pandemic, legal skills should include data analysis, design, maths, prediction and risk management - to name a few.
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OpinionThe truth for Patrick Finucane
If Tahir Elçi deserves our attention, so should Patrick Finucane.
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OpinionOur values can civilise political discourse
Profession’s framework for resolving disputes contains useful and safe principles.