All Opinion articles – Page 15
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OpinionAct now before truth and falsehood merge
Conspiracy theories and false allegations are used to shore up beliefs against reality breaking in. AI has arrived with perfect timing to hinder us further in telling truth from falsehood.
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OpinionFinancial implications must not be forgotten in debate on assisted dying
Financial aspects of assisted dying are complex, but discourse is often restricted to the ethical and moral issues.
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OpinionSafe as houses – avoiding common pitfalls
Anna Newport reviews 'Post-completion: A Conveyancer’s Guide to Process, Risk and Compliance'.
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OpinionA new theory of human rights
James Wilson reviews Christian H Kälin's 'Citizenship and Human Rights'.
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OpinionRule changes ramp up ADR push
The drive towards alternative dispute resolution is only going in one direction.
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OpinionThe origins of a court where political bias holds sway
Michelle Gresty reviews 'The U.S. Supreme Court: A Very Short Introduction'.
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OpinionCharting the LPP journey
Martin Rackstraw reviews 'Legal Professional Privilege in Criminal Investigations and Proceedings'.
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OpinionMother in Law: The importance of an authentic leader
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionLaw firms: are you supporting your people enough?
Lawyers need high-quality, personalised therapeutic support that is easily accessible via their employer.
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OpinionNew SRA fining powers will weaken regulation, not strengthen it
Plans for a ‘one size fits all’ fining framework are not fit for purpose.
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OpinionPrioritising workplace mental health – we can do better, so let's do it
Change won’t be driven by producing research recommendations, policies, or guidance, sharing them, and then hoping something will happen.
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OpinionIt’s all in the execution
Paul Bennett reviews Execution of Documents: A Practical Guide (4th edition) by Mark Anderson and Victor Woroner.
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OpinionThe perils of populism
James E Hurford reviews The Rule of Law Under Threat: Eroding Institutions and European Remedies by Robert Böttner and Hermann-Josef Blanke.
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OpinionIs there a right to consult a lawyer for non-contentious legal advice?
There is a tradition among continental bars, much stronger than here in the UK, to challenge in the courts new legislation or regulations with which they do not agree.
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OpinionA handy primer on the little grey cells
Lee Wall reviews 'Brain Science for Lawyers, Judges and Policymakers'.
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OpinionBar regulator faces transparency test
The Bar Standards Board is coming under renewed pressure over its performance.
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OpinionNo time to lose on sentencing reform
There was only one new policy announcement in Shabana Mahmood’s party conference speech last week.
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OpinionNavigating SEND and making a plan
Liz Devlin reviews 'The EHCP Handbook: How to Make an Effective Education, Health and Care Plan: A Guide for Parents and Carers'.
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