All Opinion articles – Page 274
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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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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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Criticism of police: blind spot
Your columnist appeared only to be interested in the rights of leftist demonstrators.
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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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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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OpinionLessons in judicial courtesy
Applying procedural fairness in the courts can improve compliance.
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OpinionStand up for tax lawyers
Believers in the rule of law should celebrate its use to dodge tax.
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OpinionOne justice system for all?
We must not repeat the mistakes of the past if aid is to be spent effectively on justice systems in developing countries.
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The state we’re in with criminal legal aid
The government sees justice as nothing more than the machinery of the criminal justice system.
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OpinionAll eyes on the spies
Effective oversight of the global surveillance network requires transparency and trust.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: The Mineral Estate Surveyors Handbook
Recommended reading for those about to embark on new instructions for minerals or waste operators.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Court and Bowled: Tales of cricket and the law
In this entertaining collection, the writer explores alleged match-fixing, issues in the laws of cricket itself, and the debate about whether even legal actions are in the spirit of the game.
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Conveyancing: speed limit
In homebuyers’ pursuit of ‘speed over beauty’, proper due dilligence must not be compromised.
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We are here to help solicitors
The next few years are likely to be tough for many solicitors, but SBA The Solicitors’ Charity is there to offer support in times of crisis.