All Opinion articles – Page 238
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General counsel: not just The Godfather
But in the FTSE 250 only 23 companies have a lawyer on their boards.
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OpinionFalse economy on custody
The welfare of those detained by police is at risk after home secretary’s ‘bizarre’ U-turn.
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Showcasing law firms
Accreditation has served us well. A scheme for general practice would help showcase those firms which offer advice on a range of subjects.
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OpinionAnti-corruption: measuring success
We must judge the success of this week’s London summit only by the long-term practical actions that may follow.
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OpinionWill MedCo be expanded beyond whiplash?
Some worrying clues suggest the online portal’s remit may be widened.
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OpinionThe Unified Patent Court and Brexit
The UK fought hard to have the court placed in its jurisdiction. A Brexit would undo that effort.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Five Ideas to Fight For
A reminder of why law, human rights and civil liberties matter and how lawyers can play a vital role in their defence.
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BOOK REVIEW: UK Competition Law
Likely to be useful to both students and practitioners, although it misses concrete examples.
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Check out the fraud T&Cs
What is the legal community doing to protect home buyers and sellers?
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OpinionRefuting a classic slur
London’s toxic mayoral election highlighted the dangers of identifying solicitors with their clients.
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Democratic deficit
It is time for a radical rethink if the Law Society is going to have any hope of retaining its present role as defender of the faith of the profession.
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OpinionJustice delayed, but not denied
The historic Hillsborough inquests ended with a resounding vindication of a 27-year struggle for the truth.
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Hillsborough: a logical verdict
Police match commander conceded to Paul Greaney QC that his failure to close tunnel entrance was direct cause of deaths.
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‘Obfuscation’ on race profile
The fact that Government Legal Service lawyers should obfuscate in replying to awkward questions they are required to reply to under the FoI Act is worrying.
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OpinionUnnecessary is the new black in PI claims
Who needs to prove fraud when you can simply deem claims unnecessary?
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OpinionBrexit – 1975 was another country
Lawyers were urged to give ‘reassurance’ in the last European membership referendum.
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OpinionVAT on legal services – a new case
Solicitors may think that this topic does not apply to them, but an upcoming case at the Court of Justice of the European Union affects lawyers directly.
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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.