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Opinion‘Political correctness’ and lawyers
The scope of new American bar rules on anti-discrimination is controversially broad – is it time for the SRA to revisit its own?
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OpinionGoddard – what next for child abuse inquiry?
The inquiry into child abuse is much bigger than one person, but Dame Lowell Goddard’s approach means she will be a hard act to follow.
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OpinionUndermining the UK legal system?
Germany, France and others will use Brexit to undermine the elite status of our legal system.
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OpinionCelebrating our judicial system
There is much to celebrate in our judicial system. Just ask judges in Venezuela and Poland.
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OpinionLegal expenses insurers try it on again
Two new cases at the ECJ have reaffirmed the right to choose a lawyer. So why do insurers keep fighting it?
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OpinionBreathing space for Slater and Gordon – just
It's a tonic for staff that the firm has struck a deal with lenders, but executives face a daunting challenge to make the numbers add up.
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OpinionClimate change on secrecy
The Panama Papers leak has made the defence of professional confidentiality much more difficult.
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OpinionBusiness, human rights and lawyers
The two roles of running a business and giving legal advice need to be carefully separated.
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OpinionMaking the right connection
Boring old lawyer registers are now crucial in a world where information in king.
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OpinionDefendants told to stop taking the proverbial
A court ruling that has given claimants something to smile about? That’ll be the Dyson.
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OpinionLegal fees and the free market
Serbia’s accession to the EU brings to mind regulatory issues facing lawyers closer to home.
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OpinionA big case for 2016
The Supreme Court will address an important issue on the finality of settlements.
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OpinionUpholding lawyers’ values
Invoking a hitherto unused rule of law mechanism was a brave step by the European Commission.
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OpinionDo your homework on legal training
Reformed routes to qualification must command respect in other jurisdictions.
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OpinionTrial by social media
Clive O'Connell's plight shows that lawyers are always representing their employer. Anonymity is a luxury of the past.
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OpinionMigration crisis: lawyers respond
Europe’s lawyers are doing sterling work to help with the migration crisis.
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Evening of inspiration
The Law Society is running a series of events to mark Black History Month. On 9 October, speakers at an ‘inspiration evening’ will include the first black winner of TV quiz Mastermind, barrister Shaun Wallace.
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OpinionNavigating first appearances in CJEU courts
Practical guidance is now available on how best to navigate the courts of the CJEU.