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OpinionJR is the only route for challenging Covid restrictions
The Court of Appeal's criticism of 'rolling judicial review' is misplaced.
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OpinionTime to answer the difficult questions on race
We continue to see overrepresentation of black, Asian and minority ethnic solicitors, and men, in concerns raised with the SRA and then investigated.
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OpinionConflicting pressures on hourly rates
Recent developments on guideline hourly rates have bucked the costs trend.
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OpinionMother in law: Christmas parties
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionThe truth for Patrick Finucane
If Tahir Elçi deserves our attention, so should Patrick Finucane.
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OpinionBecome an ally – it matters
Recruiting a more diverse group of people into our profession is just the start.
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OpinionTraining tomorrow’s AI lawyers today
Junior lawyers need to embrace technology to progress traditional tasks.
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OpinionEnd of an era for the European project
A judicial veteran of the CJEU has reflected on why the European project failed.
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OpinionLitigation funders are sensitive to potential conflicts
Most funding agreements are direct with the client, or with the knowledge of the client.
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OpinionGive magistrates the benefit of the doubt
A serving member of the bench offers some tips for working together.
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OpinionMoving on from Covid: The Big Debate
Birmingham Law Society debate will cover challenges to the rule of law and commercial and societal effects of the pandemic.
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OpinionOur values can civilise political discourse
Profession’s framework for resolving disputes contains useful and safe principles.
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OpinionOpen justice is our birthright
It is unacceptable that in the digital age court judgments are not available for free to all-comers.
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OpinionBeckwith judgment: where now for the SRA?
Major questions will be asked of the regulator’s approach and its attitude to costs.
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OpinionMother in law: Speaking up against bullying
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.