All Opinion articles – Page 245
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OpinionUnjust obligations on lawyers
How could singular City skillsets meet the demands of poorer people?
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Talent management and the law
A policy of ‘poshness’ excludes real talent. Firms that support diversity initiatives are best placed to get the best people.
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OpinionPlaying politics over Europe
‘Better regulation’ may be a clever political ploy, but is it good for Europe?
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OpinionCases worth fighting for
Legal aid cuts have made worthy causes financially worthless for lawyers.
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Pulling cab rank
The cab rank rule so often espoused by the bar does not apply to hackney carriages either.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Tomorrow’s Naked Lawyer: NewTech, NewHuman, NewLaw
What does the future hold for law firms? Will the robots take over?
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Red Book Plus: Family Court Essential Materials 2014-2015
Very much a standalone publication, this is easy to access, comprehensive and convenient.
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OpinionTaxi drivers now, lawyers next
How might the controversy surrounding digital taxi service Uber impact on regulation of lawyers?
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OpinionLitigation is not so special after all
As budgeting beds in, the next logical step will be legal project management.
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OpinionCan wealthy lawyers really plug the justice gap?
Our first glimpse of the new lord chancellor was encouraging, but there are limits to the potential of pro bono.
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OpinionSecuring LGBT rights
Lawyers are helping the Human Dignity Trust obtain access to justice for LGBT people worldwide.
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Wrong on summary justice
The benefits of TSJ - swifter justice with fewer hearings and more effective trials - apply most notably for victims and witnesses.
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Empty offences
Roger Smith surprised me with his views on the Offences against the Person Act 1861.
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Chilcot poser
Politicians who want to see passages of draft Chilcot inquiry have double standards on access to justice.
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Justice built on sand?
Over recent weeks, my experience in the magistrates’ court has not been encouraging.
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OpinionSetting a bench mark
Solicitors have the opportunity to shadow judges and observe their skills.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Cornerstone on Anti-Social Behaviour: The New Law
A detailed overview of existing law and how the changes may affect the court’s handling of litigation
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: The First Miscarriage of Justice: The ‘Unreported and Amazing’ Case of Tony Stock
Some books on alleged miscarriages of justice can be a little worthy and self-righteous. Not this.
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OpinionLegal knowledge advantage
Legal knowledge management is evolving rapidly but it’s still about platforms, processes and people.
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