All Opinion articles – Page 197
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OpinionSRA and transparency: 'do as we say, not as we do'
The regulator is vulnerable to accusations of hypocrisy after shutting out the public and journalists.
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OpinionFamilies dealing with a ‘guilty’ verdict
There is no official data on how many families have had to sell their homes to repay legal aid.
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OpinionInternational Women’s Day
I want to see a profession where the contributions of all lawyers are valued equally.
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OpinionA legal lacuna in hard Brexit
Even ‘Pitchfork’ Theresa wants more cooperation with the EU on criminal justice – and Brussels is busy.
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OpinionMaintaining access to justice in environmental cases
Removing the costs cap will make it harder for most people to challenge public bodies in the courts, writes shadow justice secretary Richard Burgon.
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OpinionVirtual realities
Our new digital court will probably increase the number of people who need unbundled legal advice.
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Plain speaking plea
Our judges will need to mind their language in seeking to cope with the rapidly increasing numbers of litigants in person in the courts.
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OpinionAt fault on no-fault divorce
Family law reform of divorce and for unmarried families is long overdue.
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Dubious density data
Discussion concerning Brexit seems to be losing its anchoring in facts.
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OpinionThe training challenge
Even with financial incentives, some firms are reluctant to take on apprentices.
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Who’s got the best insurance?
One might ask if the judiciary reflects upon what judgments actually mean in the real world.
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OpinionHP legal team’s diversity bravery
Will any general counsel in the UK have the guts to replicate the tech giant’s minimum standard sanction?
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OpinionInsurance lobby ensures new PI discount rate is doomed
Once again the government has rolled out the red carpet to insurers – but where is Liz Truss?
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OpinionHow binding is a budget?
A recent ruling on the status of budgets will have serious implications for costs and case management conferences.
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OpinionEuropean bar news update
Jurisdictions attending the annual meeting of European bar presidents report on developments from money laundering sanctions to the refugee crisis.
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Return to work needs support
Legal profession should follow accountants on equality for women.
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Immigration: system failure
Reduced pay and poor morale impact upon commitment and enthusiasm.