All Opinion articles – Page 253
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OpinionInvestigating deaths
As the way we investigate sudden, violent and unnatural deaths is reviewed, the deceased’s family must be placed at the core of the process.
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OpinionFinancial reporting changes affecting law firms
New accounting requirements could mean law firms ultimately find it more difficult to borrow money.
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OpinionBickering with bar adds to lawyers’ image problem
Infighting between the two branches does little to help lawyers dispel the negative stereotypes plaguing the profession.
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OpinionMigration and interpretation – a potent mix
The current migration crisis is testing interpreting services across Europe. What is being done to ease the burden?
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OpinionFree legal advice
Pro bono work is now more essential than ever as a result of legal aid cuts.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: A Practical Guide to Public Procurement
At 250 pages, this guides us through procurement law logically and coherently.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Drink and Drug Drive Case Notes
I am put off by law reports but the annotations in these notes make them extremely useful.
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OpinionA welcome review of coroners
A review of coroners’ practices is long overdue – as a recent case has shown.
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OpinionAn uncertain future for IP
The timing of ‘Brexit’ would remove a new European court from London just as it got started.
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Redundancies numbers game
How many criminal defence solicitors will be made redundant because of two-tier contracting?
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Hungry for justice
The case of Shaker Aamer shows what happens when the rule if law is not upheld.
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In need of support
Victims of miscarriages of justice often face a second injustice when attempting to access housing.
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OpinionAre lawyers colluding on fees?
Judges have highlighted a ‘conspiracy’ on lawyers’ fees in budgets.
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OpinionEU single market upgrade – implications for lawyers
There is a good deal at stake in the coming upgrade of the single market. We lawyers need to pay particular attention.
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OpinionRising up the gender agenda
There is increasing pressure for action to improve diversity on the bench.
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OpinionPromote justice for all
National Pro Bono Week offers all of us a chance to promote justice for everyone.
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OpinionJunior barristers get creative
Junior criminal barristers who supplement their vocation through other types of work may yet have bright futures.
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Solicitors fighting a losing battle?
Planned contract changes affecting doctors generated headlines. Where is the support for embattled lawyers?