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OpinionChanged utterly: Easter 1916 and the law
The mainland UK legal community responded slowly, but in the end honourably, to events in Dublin 100 years ago.
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OpinionIncome recognition: firms are kidding themselves
The truth about income isn’t always pretty – but it’s got to be told.
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OpinionBudget 2016: succession barriers
There is nothing in George Osborne’s announcement to help enable partners to address retirement issues.
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OpinionLegal apprenticeships – nothing to lose
Widening access to the profession will ensure high-calibre candidates from all backgrounds succeed.
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OpinionLand Registry sale may not compute
Technology could make the title register less attractive to private buyers.
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OpinionPlaying with regulation
The LSB appears to have overlooked its duty to encourage an ‘independent, strong, and effective’ profession.
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OpinionAn intellectually sloppy AG
Jeremy Wright’s speech on the role of the attorney general achieved the advocate’s nightmare.
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OpinionBrexit – leaving messages
Law and justice issues must be to the fore in event of Brexit negotiations.
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OpinionEasy way round new bail limits
Policing and Criminal Justice Bill must do more to reduce uncertainty for suspects and victims.
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OpinionLawyers are proving shy over short trials
Streamlining in the Rolls Building has got off to a slow start.
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OpinionTrade deals, lawyers and the EU
Are we better off on our own in international trade deals with Canada and the US, or better off in the EU?
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OpinionCustodial sentencing treats women harshly
Better use of existing legal provisions can alter an unjust imbalance in sentencing.
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OpinionDrive out the solicitor touts
Regulators must abandon their indifferent attitude to touting for business.
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OpinionWarming the bench
A large number of jobs are soon to become vacant in the senior judiciary. So who’s in the running?
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OpinionDo not rush into fixed costs
At this stage, there are too many questions about how the grand plan will work.
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OpinionOur defence of the oppressed
The debate about independent regulation must take account of our obligation to protect endangered lawyers.
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OpinionSRA must rethink its central exam plans
The volume of criticism against the planned Solicitors Qualifying Exam cannot be ignored.
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OpinionCriminal justice system needs team players
The National Audit Office’s report on the system’s efficiency is an alarming read.
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OpinionApple v FBI – whose side are you on?
In this liberty v security debate, it is plausible to argue from both sides. But lawyers have one reason to support Apple.
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OpinionSlater and Gordon has weeks to save itself
Australia-listed firm is effectively being run to get its banks their money back.