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OpinionUnion dues
Research shows that two out of three cohabiting couples wrongly believe ‘common law marriage’ laws come into play when dividing up their finances.
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OpinionA duty of care could regulate social media
When considering harm reduction, social media networks should seen as a public place – like an office, bar, or theme park.
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OpinionAI and the law – much has already been done
A focus on the use of algorithms in the justice system is to be welcomed.
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OpinionWe're edging towards clarity on legal professional privilege
Should companies really be compromised for taking steps to establish what went wrong?
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OpinionLaw centres victory exposes alarming evidence gap
Damning High Court judgment raises serious questions about the Ministry of Justice's decision-making process.
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OpinionMigrant crisis – we need a mobile advice clinic
Immigration is one of the defining issues of our time.
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OpinionMeddling ministers: stop annoying judges
The judiciary is the greatest of allies in the court reform slog. Best keep them onside.
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OpinionTrump has a point on UN rights body
If the UN Human Rights Council's reputation and prestige were higher, this cynical US withdrawal would have been less likely.
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OpinionBeing a council member
Great efforts have been made to ensure that all parts of the profession are reflected.
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OpinionA safe and adequate home should be a fundamental human right in the UK
The UN has enshrined the right to an adequate home into international law. Unfortunately successive UK governments have refused to incorporate this protection into domestic law.
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Opinion7.01pm? Don't email unless it's urgent
Royal Mail's GC doesn't message colleagues in the evening or at weekends. All lawyers should follow suit.
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OpinionA direction from the Supreme Court
‘How unusual is it,’ I was asked on BBC Radio Ulster, ‘for the Supreme Court to say it has no jurisdiction to decide a case but then to say what it would have decided if it could?’
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OpinionChoice? All we're doing is confusing consumers
Potential clients now have so many options they can’t possibly know which way to turn.
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We'll always have Paris
France’s new international court may not be as English-friendly as promoted - but it should be taken seriously.
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OpinionOrganising flexible working
Fathers are now among those making formal requests to change their working patterns.
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OpinionLet's end the 'fat cat' lawyer myth once and for all
Solicitors must shout louder about the phenomenal amount of pro bono work they do every day.
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OpinionHow deregulation harms our trade in legal services
High regulatory standards give other negotiators less to complain about in trade talks.