All Opinion articles – Page 169
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OpinionHacked off with the courts
The High Court is correct to throw out a judicial review of the government’s decision on the Leveson inquiry.
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OpinionUpholding children’s rights post-Brexit
MPs and peers are concerned that exiting the EU will see us ‘go backwards’ on children’s rights.
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OpinionMore no-deal Brexit advice for lawyers
Solicitors may find the government’s latest list of no-deal notices useful to help prepare for the ever-approaching, yet continually uncertain, Brexit outcome.
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OpinionWitness statements – rip them up and start again?
There needs to remain an element of evidence in writing, but this must be closely monitored in terms of both length and relevant content.
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OpinionMoney laundering and terror finance – are you asking the right questions?
It is time to refresh your firm-wide risk assessment
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OpinionLetters roundup - 26 November 2018
Civil partnerships, litigation funding, profession morality, and political dissidence: this week’s collection of readers’ letters.
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OpinionCalibrating the machines
Whether they are provided by a solicitor or artificial intelligence, legal services should meet equivalent standards.
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OpinionSkin in the game
Do we need more transparency in the legal system so we know who is profiting from what?
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OpinionCriminal solicitors: heroes rarely applauded
When morale is at its lowest, it's nice to know you have fans in high places.
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OpinionWhiplash reform is done, but insurers have reason to fear
The claims industry is fleet-footed and adaptable - and the Civil Liability Bill is half-baked and flimsy.
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OpinionComparing the deal with no-deal for solicitors
What will the difference between the options of a Brexit deal or no-deal mean to practising lawyers in the UK?
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OpinionWhy Max Hill is going back to basics
The new director of public prosecutions wants to understand the challenges the CPS face, starting with a morning at the magistrates’ court.
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OpinionSolicitor-advocate or barrister?
I am in the relatively early stages of my legal career, third- year part-time LLB.
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OpinionA red line on dishonesty
Surely the story of Sovani James proves there is a compelling case for the SRA to set out new fitness to practice rules.
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OpinionHow to secure work experience
Many entry-level legal jobs need a minimum amount of legal-environment work experience.
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OpinionFreelance opportunities
Solicitors should support the SRA’s plans to allow self-employed solicitors to work on a freelance basis.
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OpinionSolicitor-advocates mind the gap
If we want real change in our diversity gap, then the focus should not just be on the end product, but also the grass roots.
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OpinionI want to move up – should I stay or should I go?
I am a solicitor in a smallish legal team for a charity.
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OpinionOpen justice takes a kicking in the Rolls
Litigants enjoying the privileges of English justice should accept the responsibilities that go with it.