All articles by Jonathan Goldsmith – Page 2
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OpinionLaw Society’s Council – what you should know
Council is part of the behind-the-scenes machinery, along with committees and the staff. Should it be a focus of attention?
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OpinionRingside seat at rule of law boxing match
The rule of law is not an aggressive fighter trained to land knock-out blows. It takes time to be appreciated through its passive qualities of stability and fairness.
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OpinionA superpower based on speaking English
Promotion of UK English language-learning could help support our services sector.
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OpinionCreative tension: lawyers and digital sovereignty
We are reliant on US companies for our digital infrastructure. The threat of potential withdrawal has led to a scramble towards digital sovereignty.
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OpinionSolicitors' starship reaches the final frontier
According to the government, the legal profession is a frontier industry - up there with aerospace, life sciences and AI.
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OpinionHistory may calm lawyers’ nerves
These uncertain and threatening days will eventually be in the past. But we have to live through them now, and take the right decisions in the present.
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OpinionMore caution please, Sir Geoffrey
Generative AI enthusiasts are rushing us too quickly towards its adoption in the law.
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OpinionGodwin’s law and the decline of the international order
An attorney general should never fall foul of the law. But last week it appears that the current postholder did.
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OpinionLet slip the dogs of law
When the international order is breaking down, why are lawyers not more vocal in protest?
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OpinionEU-UK lawyers: common values
At a time of division and polarisation, much unites us as lawyers. The Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe Plenary was an occasion to witness such unity.
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OpinionLegal AI zealots and luddites - more balance please
The terms of the debate around legal AI should be changed.
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OpinionHow international aid cuts may affect lawyers
International aid spending safeguards the rule of law, pays for the training of judges and lawyers, and provides legal support for the vulnerable.
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OpinionJustice for growth: the new buzz phrase
Countries have often targeted growth as a top priority. What is new is to see the justice sector used as one of its drivers.
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OpinionImmigration lawyers defending our core values
Lawyers are under attack from powerful forces in a number of democratic countries.
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OpinionCorruption is a powerful word
Does our refusal to talk about corruption make our detractors think we do not take it seriously enough?
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OpinionA dilemma on climate advice for lawyers
It is the responsibility of bars to issue guidance to lawyers on climate change. But what about 'advised emissions'?
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OpinionWorking from home – the good and the bad
Work from home has various elements which need to be treated separately. Climate should come into the equation.
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OpinionAdvice for Paul, Weiss wannabes
Principles I would try to remember if I were a senior partner of a global American law firm.
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OpinionGrandfather in law – peace at last
A legal round-up of the week, across the United States and Europe.
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OpinionGoodbye, rule of law USA
We have rarely seen the rule of law breaking down so quickly and right before our eyes. We must learn the lessons, if we are to guard against similar events here.