Opinion – Page 171
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OpinionSeparate ways
The formation of a distinct Welsh jurisdiction is now inescapable, Jeremy Miles says, but how far this jurisdiction will reach is still up for debate.
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OpinionMaybe it's time to get rid of the 'rule of law'
If we want the public to care about justice, we need to simplify it for them.
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OpinionMoving business forward in difficult times
Keeping up to date with technological innovation, whilst remaining loyal to core values, is essential for business success.
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OpinionAre you well?
How do we make sure that our wellness now becomes a priority rather than just a topical talking point?
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OpinionNDAs and burdens of being a gatekeeper
The use of NDAs in an employment setting raises that modern scourge of our profession: decision-makers wanting to get at our clients’ behaviour through us.
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OpinionBudget comment: 'IR35 on steroids' deferred
The legal sector will welcome several announcements from chancellor Philip Hammond today.
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OpinionWelsh jurisdiction will benefit England too
The Welsh Government is clear that a Welsh legal jurisdiction should be created to the benefit of both England and Wales.
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OpinionLawyers join forces for inaugural justice week
Justice Week is an opportunity to ensure there is a meaningful public debate about the role of justice in our society.
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OpinionEmbracing the IT revolution
We need to move on from awareness that a technological revolution is coming, and take difficult and sometimes expensive decisions to cope with its consequences.
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OpinionShould I move?
On qualification I left London to take a position at an offshore firm. I now need to move back to London for personal reasons.
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OpinionReturning to practice
I will be going on a ‘returner’ course organised by the Law Society. I have been out of practice for five years having been made redundant.
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OpinionPromoting the justice system
Personal stories shared during Justice Week, as well as events, parliamentary debate and published research, will make a case for the justice system beyond the legal community.
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OpinionGetting a balance on NDAs
Lawyers have a role to play in informing public debate over banning non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
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OpinionC5 notices – a dangerous new tool
The BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme recently reported on a new warning scheme being used by police forces in England and Wales.
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OpinionCan diplomats get away with murder?
Whether anyone is brought to justice over the killing of Jamal Kashoggi is a matter of political will.
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OpinionShould parliamentary privilege be scrapped?
The decision to name a businessman at the centre of the British #MeToo scandal risks making a mockery of the law.
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OpinionWork evenings, weekends and lunchtimes? No.
How can we promote the importance of wellbeing when judges think lawyers should work all hours of the day?
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OpinionCJEU decision on Polish judicial crisis may echo here
Court may be asked to pass judgment on aspects of any Brexit deal.
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In the recovery position on costs
Authorities are working to reduce recoverable costs, not actual costs, and this is only making litigation less cost-effective.