Latest blog – Page 164
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OpinionCourt closures contradict PM’s equality rhetoric
Courts estate is set to be brutally pared – and the poorest will suffer.
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OpinionHouse prices and crime
The cumbersome regime imposed on solicitors to tackle money laundering is not working. The evidence is in sky-high house prices.
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OpinionQuality in advocacy
The Law Society is making clear its dismay at proposals to ban own-firm instructions.
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OpinionNo prisoner of his party
Michael Gove will have to row against his party’s instincts on prison reform.
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OpinionChanging the culture
The best way to combat extremist ideology is a more powerful counter-ideology.
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OpinionNeuberger's cri de coeur
Lord Neuberger’s case histories lecture will have pleased liberals.
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OpinionConservatives: Gove silent on human rights
Lord chancellor’s party conference speech made no mention of a bill of rights – but watch this space.
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OpinionStatute limitations
Has a cull of senior parliamentary counsel bequeathed poorly drafted legislation?
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OpinionEconomic crime scene
Is it too simplistic to infer that we are back to business as usual in the City?
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OpinionIBA 2015 – key talking points
The independence of lawyers, money laundering and the refugee crisis are among the topics up for debate at this year’s conference.
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OpinionFlexible working and the bar
There has been progress but attitudes need to change if the bar is to attract the best talent.
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OpinionVW ‘scandal-chasers’ will get results
Some of our biggest firms are exploiting the Volkswagen crisis. And why not?
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OpinionOnline platforms – lawyers act now!
Uber has grabbed the headlines but unregulated online services could threaten the legal landscape as we know it.
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OpinionNavigating first appearances in CJEU courts
Practical guidance is now available on how best to navigate the courts of the CJEU.
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OpinionIn defence of litigation funding
US Chamber of Commerce is out of order in seeking to suppress litigation funding.
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OpinionLimited scope for growth
Given the high risks and low rewards unbundling seems to offer, the LSB should not be surprised if many firms proceed with caution.
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OpinionAs easy as falling off a ladder…
Fewer people in the profession seem willing to climb career ladders.
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OpinionUnbundling is not the answer
The LSB is pushing firms to offer a half-service, but is this a good idea?
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OpinionIPCC reform: the challenges
The public need to be involved in reform of the police watchdog. Otherwise improved accountability will not be achieved.