All Opinion articles – Page 95
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OpinionRisk - a new frontier
How can one reach a new definition of ‘risk’ to a legal practice in an environment of remote and/or hybrid working?
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OpinionMaking the courts less expensive
Alternative dispute resolution can be cost-effective, but it should never be the only choice.
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OpinionWhen suppression takes various forms
How China cracks down on human rights lawyers by disbarring them.
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OpinionThe return to offices: associates are voting with their feet
Associates are making it clear they don’t want a completely remote model. But they do want choice.
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OpinionCity lawyers have a role to play in the society we seek to improve
Community advice charities and international law firms may make an unlikely partnership but pro bono project KIND UK proves it works.
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OpinionSQE: Six months to go
From 1 September 2021 aspiring solicitors will be able to qualify via a new exam. Be ready.
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OpinionCovid certificates - there is no right answer
The biggest question of all: the conflict between the right to go about one’s business freely and the right to go about one’s business safely.
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OpinionMother in law: Virtual hearings
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionLawtech: beware of the big plan
Forthcoming government innovation strategy should be wary of trying to pick winners.
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OpinionA little learning is a dangerous thing
Vicarious Trauma in the Legal Profession: a practical guide to trauma, burnout and collective care.
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OpinionMoving into environmental law
I want to act for clients seeking to protect the environment. What are the best routes in?
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OpinionLawyers’ rights need greater protection
For years there has been an interesting debate in Europe about whether protections for lawyers’ rights should be strengthened.
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OpinionA dangerous executive power grab
Judicial review: tilting the balance in favour of the executive is dangerous.
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OpinionRebels with a cause
Junior lawyers have become increasingly vocal – indeed militant – on issues such as diversity, bullying, toxic masculinity in the City and work-life balance.
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OpinionTime to get out of the People’s Republic of China
International firms that take the long view should consider the future of their China offices.
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OpinionContent warning: lawyers shouldn't normalise traumatic material
A new book on vicarious trauma in the legal profession couldn't be more timely.
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OpinionLessons learned from finding my way back to the workplace
Natalie McEvoy, counsel at Slateford, shares her experience after a three-year career break.