All Opinion articles – Page 257
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Patent vices
The UK already has strong safeguards in place to protect against abusive use of patents.
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OpinionLoneliness of the in-house solicitor
Solicitors are still trying to shake off the ‘second cousin’ perception.
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OpinionThe high street’s alive and well
The British high street is not dead – many are confident, thriving places. That must mean there’s a future for the high street solicitor.
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OpinionThe solicitor who became Undershaft
The arms magnate who pioneered modern artillery - as well as hydraulics and renewable energy - started out as a solicitor.
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OpinionBorder skirmish
Cross-border authentication – the latest in a series of ‘turf’ disputes between lawyers and notaries.
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APIL open letter to insurers
Let us collaborate to defeat needless injury, fraud and exploitation of the vulnerable?
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OpinionBuilding credibility
Lawyers are playing a critical role in the renaissance of our provincial cities.
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OpinionPumping up the claim volume
An antitrust class action instrument could enhance the UK’s standing as jurisdiction of choice.
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Double taxation confidence trick
It makes no more sense to raise a levy against witnesses or even victims than it does against the offender.
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OpinionDropping down the justice league
What might encourage Michael Gove to live up to his rhetoric on justice?
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Retired litigator’s harsh lessons
Money will always trump justice, fairness and even common sense. Our legal system is no longer the envy of the world.
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Next Jen training
Those training lawyers may learn something from the world of American football.
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OpinionLegal aid waiting game
A month has passed since practitioners gave the Ministry of Justice options for alternative savings to the second fee cut.
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OpinionWill budgeting changes make any difference?
Reform of the budgeting rules is on the way, but not a full-scale remodelling.
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OpinionLawyers’ freedom of speech
Freedom of speech concerns us as lawyers because we are on the frontline of those who patrol it.
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OpinionPower of attorney reforms are risky
Simplifying the LPA process has increased the risk of fraud and abuse.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Law Management Section Guide to Business Development
Expert authors give valuable insight in a pithy and wide-ranging guide.
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Chilcot delay denies justice
Are lawyers in danger of being criticised in the long-overdue report?