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OpinionWill rent reform improve security for tenants?
Renters (Reform) Bill introduced to parliament last month could transform the private rental market.
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OpinionThe last post
There should be a race to understand, and fix, flaws in legal ethics that the Horizon IT inquiry may throw into sharp relief.
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OpinionDisposable law, disposable lawyers
In political discourse, lawyers are to be picked up and used for one’s advantage, and then disposed of with a few jeers.
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OpinionPost Office scandal: echoes of Watergate?
Enormity of scandal for the profession can be compared to the break-in into the Democrats’ campaign office and ensuing cover-up.
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OpinionBest of the blogs - 10 June 2023
10 June 2023. Missed our blogs this week? Here’s our top five…
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OpinionMother in Law: Stress (again)
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionMaking flexible training a reality
Profession's lack of part time training opportunities means we miss out on talented people who can’t commit to training full time.
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OpinionCourtroom drama: Prince Harry at the Rolls
The Duke of Sussex's appearance at the High Court drew a huge crowd in and outside the Rolls Building.
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OpinionEnough waiting: here is some AI guidance for lawyers
Three basic rules for using generative artificial intelligence tools.
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OpinionForcing change for homelessness cases
Many people are left sofa surfing when their cases are not properly processed as homelessness cases. Others are placed into accommodation without proper advice.
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OpinionSterling work
News that A&O plans to merge with Shearman & Sterling came out of nowhere. But is it a good idea?
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Opinion#LegalPride2023: 10 years since same-sex marriage became law
As the profession marks the start of Pride, we know the experience of LGBTQ+ solicitors could be improved.
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OpinionFour key challenges facing legal regulators
The legal world is changing fast, and regulators need to change too.
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OpinionSo much good work for lawyers goes unsung
There is a natural tendency for members of professional organisations to take pleasure in running down the headquarters.
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OpinionMother in Law: The best bits about my training contract
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionMuslim Lawyers' Hub: Bridging the diversity gap in the UK legal profession
Organisation aims to help Muslim law students and young professionals enter the legal sector.
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Opinion'Support staff' is such a patronising term: firms are lost without them
Those firms who see back-office staff as expendable may find fee earners make their own exits.
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OpinionHuman rights: Kenya's Supreme Court judgment should be applauded
Court rules it unconstitutional to limit the right to freedom of association based on sexual orientation.
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OpinionPainful divorce
CILEX’s bid to jilt CILEx Regulation and elope with the SRA is intriguing. Not only of itself, but also for what it might portend.