All Opinion articles – Page 300
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Keep taking the medicine
I am aware that the government is keen to encourage those who are in dispute to mediate and resolve their difficulties without going to court.
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OpinionInquiring into inquiries
Parliamentary inquiries are becoming an increasingly important part of the UK’s uncodified constitution.
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OpinionHow others see us
People beyond our borders view our regulatory framework with bemusement – there should be one regulator for all UK lawyers.
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Calling time on old covenants
Surely it is time that something was done about old property covenants, which are nowadays totally meaningless.
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Refugees: building a defence
The Crown Prosecution Service must be more sensitive to the provision of refugee defences.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Psychopaths – An Introduction
This little book looks at the development of study into this disorder, what it is and how to deal with sufferers.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: The Frozen Shroud
The latest novel from national firm Weightmans partner Martin Edwards leads the reader through the twists and turns of two investigations.
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BOOK REVIEW: People Power – A User’s Guide To Democracy
Political party season may seem a strange time to celebrate British democracy, but Dan Jellinek is an optimist.
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OpinionTrading blows
Giving consumers a private right of redress against rogue traders could cause problems for lawyers.
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Bar plays by different rules
Members of the profession may not know that they can be out of pocket paying counsel’s fees when the court has determined that those fees are unreasonable.
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OpinionPannone’s ‘no comment’ simply fuels speculation
However much you try to resist it, the story will always find a way out.
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OpinionLawyer education - lessons from the US
An ABA document on lawyer training in the United States considers if courses have become too academic.
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OpinionDos and don’ts of a lawyer’s personal blog
In this era of social media, what are the perils of lawyers blurring the lines between their professional and personal lives?
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OpinionThe cost of having principles
If general counsel advise an ethical response to wrongdoing and are ignored, it undermines their ability to do the core job of managing risk.
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OpinionCobbetts undertakers count their money
Insolvency practitioners collect millions in fees while creditors are often left with pennies. Will the government act?
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OpinionSlater & Gordon can't be a household name: it's a law firm
All the advertisements in the world can’t create a law firm brand.
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OpinionBack to school
Lawyers who went to state schools can share their experiences with current pupils who will benefit from the insight.
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Regulations give guidance on third-party libels
MoJ publication on user-generated content gives lawyers a much clearer idea of where they stand.
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Complicated conveyancing
Why has the relatively simple act of buying and selling a house seemingly become so complicated?
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OpinionLeader: early settlement in defamation cases
Is it fair for ordinary individual claimants to be pressured into accepting early offers?