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OpinionTrump and lawyers
The rule of law is being shaken like rarely before in the US – how will the American Bar Association respond?
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OpinionCareless driving licence
No one in government remembers the last time a lord chancellor introduced something as short-sighted as these personal injury reforms.
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OpinionGetting it right for PI victims
A review of the cap on criminal injury compensation is long overdue.
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OpinionEqual outcomes
It’s increasingly hard to argue that the low number of women partners in law firms is a ‘legacy’ issue.
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OpinionFighting fee cuts
The current attacks upon access to justice and victims of crime are an affront. We must unite and fight to help save the system.
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OpinionOpen justice: threat is not where you think
Courts transparency in the digital new world will require constant vigilance.
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OpinionSpare a thought for the judges
Mail moans about moaning judges. But how can we improve the courts environment?
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Opinion‘Online lawyers’ post-Brexit
The march of technology is enabling cross-border electronic legal transactions to become commonplace. We must ensure our systems are up to standard.
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Opinion‘The law is above you’
In Belhaj the judiciary once again weighed in to hold the executive to account.
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OpinionWomen lawyers: ditching lazy assumptions
Women lawyers do not opt out but are, in effect, opted out.
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OpinionLawyers reach their Zen moment
Could letting your mind drift away improve performance and concentration?
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OpinionForensic MPs finally nail insurers over their PI spin
The debate over personal injury reforms is filled with rhetoric and self-interest. Today’s committee session was a breath of fresh air.
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OpinionBrexit: how not to take back control of our laws
Will dispute resolution mechanisms post-Brexit be the angels of sovereignty and mercy that the government depicts?
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OpinionRuling Supreme
Our highest court has shown its magisterial mettle, but open questions remain on withdrawal from the EU.
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OpinionAccess to justice denied – again
MoJ attempt to spin bad news on employment tribunals was worthy of Yes Minister.
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OpinionBrexit negotiations and immigration
Immigration is central to the government's 12-point plan, which relies on generalities and could weaken Theresa May's negotiating position.
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OpinionClin neg fixed fees: can the NHSLA change its ways?
Lawyers on both sides must have their say, but the success of fixed fees will rest on whether the litigation authority can break the habit.