All articles by Jonathan Goldsmith – Page 9
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OpinionSome aspects of overturning Roe v Wade for bars and lawyers
Removal of constitutional right to abortion in the US raises interesting issues.
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OpinionSupporting judges and the rule of law
Are institutions that safeguard the rule of law more important than a client’s interests?
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OpinionLawyers’ challenges regarding Russia sanctions
I have attended two meetings over the last few weeks, bringing together lawyers who are working with clients in the framework of the new sanctions packages introduced after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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OpinionTurn down the rhetoric to keep us safe
Both here and the US established institutions - including our own profession - are suddenly in the line of fire.
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OpinionThe cost of living crisis and the rule of law
It is inevitable that our various current crises affect solicitors. This time, the spotlight shifts to those struggling to make a living in the legal aid sector.
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OpinionQuestioning the fundamentals
We must not be too proud to learn about our European neighbours.
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OpinionHow lawyers can help Ukraine
The Law Society has assisted the profession through the upheavals of the last few years by providing, on each occasion, resources for solicitors.
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OpinionAML laws have failed: it is time to start again
The Russian invasion of Ukraine should be seen as an opportunity to examine what went so wrong with the money-laundering system.
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OpinionThe Rwandan lawyer trap has snapped shut
Attacks by a prime minister on lawyers exercising their professional duties can have a chilling effect on the right of access to justice.
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OpinionTime for a new charter on ethics
New guide to modern problems facing the profession is a positive contribution to a story in which we have so far been outmanoeuvred.
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OpinionThe war, the WTO and solicitors
Experts tell us that one of the consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is that post-war international structures are at risk.
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OpinionWhy does the prime minister keep attacking lawyers?
We are not just blamed, but the words used show a longing to wound.
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OpinionCan the Council of Europe help us with our problems?
A significant meeting about lawyers' rights took place at the Council of Europe last week.
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OpinionA time to reconsider VAT on legal services
The argument in favour of reduced or exempt VAT on legal services has always been about equality of arms and access to justice.
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OpinionPost-Brexit rights: prepare for more surprises
Brexit has not gone away and the courts keep reminding us that issues still need to be worked through.
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OpinionWhat if our critics are right?
The profession's adversaries are gaining more public traction by the day.
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OpinionCity of London: no longer open to all?
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has shown the danger of the City being open to all. But it would be foolish to think this is our only weak spot.
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OpinionSRA SLAPPs back
Timely new guidance from the SRA on ‘professional enablement’ will be useful to all solicitors.
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OpinionRussia's invasion: blaming lawyer 'enablers'
City law firms are named among the guilty parties for allegedly allowing Putin’s oligarch supporters to launder their money and reputations here. So what now?
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