All Opinion articles – Page 11
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OpinionFraud: Big corporates have a target on their back
A new corporate criminal offence of failure to prevent fraud comes into force this year. It has important differences to existing ‘failure to prevent’ offences.
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OpinionLocal law societies: the profession's unsung heroes
Societies keep solicitors connected and supported - we should cherish their work.
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OpinionLCJ's diversity pledge gives cause for optimism
The proportion of black judges has remained at 1% since 2014, but the judiciary is working hard to change that.
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OpinionDeregulation is on its way
Widespread introduction of compliance rules is now seen as too burdensome or, in the case of the US, too woke. The pendulum is swinging the other way, for good or ill.
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OpinionIn good conscience – how English law developed
James E Hurford reviews 'Conscience, Equity and the Court of Chancery in Early Modern England'.
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Opinion'Told-you-so': mediation’s moment has come
DKH Retail Ltd & Ors v City Football Group Ltd shows how enthusiastically the courts are embracing their power to order parties to mediate.
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OpinionExtraordinary truths more shocking than fiction
Richard Hanney reviews 'Framed' by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey.
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OpinionFPR commentary makes for perfect remedy
Andrew Newbury reviews 'Financial Remedies Practice 2024/25'.
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OpinionMother in Law: Let the kids get messy
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionLetters roundup
An archaic silk system, family mediator accreditation and the Law Society's 200th anniversary: your letters to the editor.
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OpinionLifting our eyes to the stars
It is the role of lawyers to maintain the justice system's values against whatever pressure might arise (easy to say, difficult to do).
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OpinionMeta's policy changes on 'hateful conduct' put marginalised groups at risk
In the context of the Online Safety Act 2023, Meta's changes could be in breach of duties to prevent and protect users from harm.
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OpinionGeek's guide to compliance is essential reading
Paul Bennet reviews 'SRA Investigations (1st edition)'.
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OpinionDigital home-buying: still Groundhog Day
The government announces 'major new plans' for e-conveyancing. But how new are they?
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OpinionFree speech strengthened (if you are a student)
Evolution of the debate around freedom of speech should include a review of increasingly draconian criminal laws.
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OpinionPortrait of inadequate system paints grim picture
James E Hurford reviews 'Research Handbook on Domestic Violence and Abuse'.
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OpinionLucy Letby: another ‘appalling vista’?
I had originally been sceptical about Letby’s denials. Who else could have harmed so many babies? But the new experts say that nobody tried to kill them.