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OpinionOne doesn’t have to iron the pillowcases
Women having it all does not mean women doing it all.
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OpinionFirms should big up their black lawyers
Much progress has been made to promote women in the law. The same must be done for BAME people.
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OpinionWe need to work together to foster wellbeing in the law
Lawyers are amongst the most stressed people in the workforce. Those entering the profession want to know how firms support work/life balance.
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OpinionBusiness as usual in hard-nosed Hong Kong?
Strife-hit region promotes itself as an island of the rule of law despite mounting scepticism.
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OpinionLessons on legal tech from the US
US reports reiterate that solicitors are under a duty to keep up with the pace of change brought by AI.
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OpinionUsing case data to improve decision-making
Court digitisation offers welcome opportunity to exploit case data.
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OpinionTime, gentlemen, please
How long will routine social drinking with colleagues and clients continue?
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OpinionBlog: Mother in Law
Lawyers for Nature and Extinction Rebellion UK are inviting the profession to march with them to get climate change to the heart of the legal agenda.
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OpinionSmall firms do not lack business skills
A niche practice can often be ahead of the game in many ways.
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OpinionJustice matters off the radar at Tory conference
Ministers couldn't even make it to hear debate on access to justice - no wonder the members are indifferent.
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OpinionPeople who don’t know their knees from their thighs
When it comes to sexual harassment and assault allegations, language matters.
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OpinionWhat to do about unregulated legal services providers
Are you a purist or an accommodationist?
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OpinionWindow of opportunity
Not so long ago, we’d surely have considered it eccentric seriously to question the separation of powers.
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OpinionNo burning platform for LEI reform
A response to Richard Edwards' view that a review of legal expenses insurance is long overdue.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in Law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: perfectionism.
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OpinionWhen judges dance to a PM’s tune
We don’t need to look to the US to decide whether bringing judges ‘onside’ is a good or bad idea.
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OpinionE-commerce and freer markets
WTO negotiations on global e-commerce raise important issues of confidentiality and privilege for lawyers.
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OpinionHottest ticket in town
Court one, ticket one. I headed the queue for the prorogation hearing and it was an education to hear the stories of people who came from afar to defend the rule of law.
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OpinionNot cricket
Much of the commentary surrounding the Sun’s story on sporting hero Ben Stokes’ family tragedy is ill-directed.
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OpinionSupreme Court saga has made for must-watch TV
Lawyers binge-watching and members of the public learning about advocacy at its best: this has been a triumph for the legal profession.