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OpinionFunders brace for fateful damages ruling
The litigation funding industry is fighting on several fronts, and there is another potential crisis looming.
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OpinionThis could be the European Century
Europe can seem to move slowly, but it is showing it can adapt in finance and defence. Our social welfare safety nets are under stress, but they exist.
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OpinionDirty dealing
Are equity partners, earning multi-millions, truly expected to die on Capitol Hill over their firms' DEI policies?
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OpinionMother in Law: Dealing with the death of a pet
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionApple, Prince Harry and open justice
High-profile cases involving the tech giant and the Royal advance the important principle of open justice.
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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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OpinionLeader: Shelf lives
Consumer watchdogs want the SRA to help solve the access to justice crisis. That was my first take on a new report from the Legal Services Consumer Panel.
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OpinionCompromising on pre-sentence reports
The impact of the sentencing standoff on the constitutional balance has been more of a wobble than an earthquake.
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OpinionFrom lecture hall to law firm: unlocking talent
The legal profession embraces career changers, but one transition that remains relatively under-explored is the move from academia into legal practice.
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OpinionThe case for onshore: Dubai is about more than offshore and free zones legal work
Excello Law expanded our UK law firm into Dubai recently and one of the most significant decisions we made was to operate as a mainland firm rather than setting up in a free zone.
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OpinionOld chestnut back in season
Is momentum building again for a root-and-branch reform of legal services regulation?
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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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OpinionMother in Law: Samantha Lowe, mediator extraordinaire
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionWhiplash reforms: motorists got pennies, insurers got millions
Promised £35 annual saving turned out to be just £15 — and even that’s debatable.
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OpinionHow ‘Big Law’ might respond to Trump attacks
There is shock at all levels of firms in this global elite bracket: shock that such significant businesses can face ‘existential threat’ based on executive whimsy, and shock that the rule of law can be put in such jeopardy in a large, mature democracy.
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OpinionJustice should not get lost in translation
Ministry of Justice should use current procurement process for court interpreting to solve problems outlined in Lords report.
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OpinionNavigating burnout and mental health
While the profession's demanding nature, high stakes and relentless pace can foster a stimulating and rewarding career, they also bring challenges.