Latest blog – Page 61
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OpinionMother in law: Sexism in the office? Women can be worse than men
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionWorklife, wellbeing and mental health: Bringing men into the frame
There has been a striking silence on the role of men and the relationship between men's lives, gender equality and attempts to change the culture of law.
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Opinion'The UK is not remotely a corrupt country'
In a potential Venn diagram representing corruption in the UK, is there a circle containing lawyers which overlaps with a central corruption circle?
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OpinionLegal ombudsman's costs had to be challenged
Introducing a usage fee is fairer and will encourage improvements in complaints handling, writes the Council for Licensed Conveyancers' chief executive.
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OpinionSecrets and spies
Ministers rejected call for greater oversight of UK’s Secret Intelligence Service after foreign agent crossed ‘red lines’, Sir Brian Leveson tells the Gazette.
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OpinionLooking after our juniors
Law firms can’t offset the wellbeing issues of junior lawyers by hiking wages.
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OpinionCop 26: Are you ‘angry’ about global heating?
Lawyers have been criticised for not taking the lead on climate change. Is this unfair?
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OpinionMoJ is wrong on the SEND Tribunal
Mandatory mediation can be an added hurdle for families on the obstacle course of obtaining the right support for their child.
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OpinionThe true cost of billable hours to the profession
Profession risks losing diverse, innovative and precious human capital if we do not look at alternative measures.
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OpinionData about me isn’t necessarily 'my' data
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Lloyd v Google may provide a line in the sand - but will not be popular.
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OpinionShould a law school be named after a genocidal judge?
Hastings College of Law is named after Serranus Hastings, who promoted and financed 'Indian-hunting' expeditions during the Gold Rush.
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OpinionPriced out of the market
The big takeaway from Pure Legal and Hampson Hughes going to the wall may be that lenders are going to demand much more of firms before parting with cash.
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OpinionJR: Why Lord Neuberger was wrong
Two years on, the Supreme Court’s prorogation judgment continues to inspire discussion - and mythmaking.
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OpinionMother in law: Stop the clocks
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionHow lawyers can work together to help those in need
At its best, the justice system can work to protect the vulnerable and give them a voice in the face of overwhelming opposition or persecution.