All Opinion articles – Page 256
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OpinionThinking digitally
The tangible benefits of big data to lawyers and clients are becoming obvious.
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Conveyancing complaints
Can additional questions perhaps be incorporated into the standard property enquiries form?
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Stamp Duty Land Tax
Experience adds value to this welcome text, which is directed at practicalities.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Svetlana’s Garden
Sentimentality and a weak sub-plot threaten to undo Britanov’s work, but it still offers a timely reminder of how states try to suppress the truth.
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Action on smoking and health
European courts are unlikely to be swayed by the spurious claims of the tobacco industry on standardised packaging.
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OpinionMoney laundering: thank you, Canada
If only Europe would share Canada’s view that money laundering obligations are inconsistent with efforts to maintain lawyer-client confidentiality.
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Opinion‘He was articled to his father’
A century on, the Gazette's monthly Roll of Honour tells a poignant tale.
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OpinionA ‘strategic’ approach in-house
In-house lawyers are motivated to work on cutting-edge cases that ‘really matter’. How can they be approached strategically?
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OpinionA judicial eye on bundles
Efforts to reduce the cost of trial bundles are impressing the bench.
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OpinionMental health tribunal pains
The hope is that updated guidance for solicitors on mental health tribunals will improve the process.
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OpinionWarning witnesses: the risks
Providing witnesses with the level of detail suggested risks tipping trials in favour of the prosecution.
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Family lawyers: loved at last?
The dismantling of legal aid has had one unexpected consequence – the worth of family lawyers is finally being recognised.
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OpinionGulf law: built on sand?
Does the expansion of Gulf financial centres truly demonstrate the solidity of the region’s legal systems?
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Criticism of police: blind spot
Your columnist appeared only to be interested in the rights of leftist demonstrators.
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OpinionAccess to learning fund
How is the money raised from the sale of the College of Law’s goodwill and assets being spent?
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OpinionLessons in judicial courtesy
Applying procedural fairness in the courts can improve compliance.
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