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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.
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OpinionLegal expenses insurance: time for reform?
We need to address the freedom of choice fallacy in LEI.
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OpinionLegal aid for unaccompanied and separated migrant children
Government must approve draft order to allow these uniquely vulnerable young people access to legal aid again.
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OpinionHousing crisis: turning NIMBYs into WIMBYs
Planning system has been captured by groups most opposed to new housebuilding.