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OpinionWorboys: searching questions
For the Parole Board to have its vital independence of decision-making diluted would be bad news for our handling of offender rehabilitation.
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Breaking point
I am sure that John Greenwood (Gazette, 20 November) is by no means the only solicitor to have suffered at the hands of a disappointed opponent. While still an articled clerk, my firm’s office was almost burnt to the ground by an arsonist whose wife we were acting for. Apparently, ...
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Stay lucky
A dignitary interviewed on the radio the other day was asked what had been the most important factor in his life – the answer was luck. Looking back on a long legal career, I realise how vital this was. I was lucky after National Service, knowing virtually nothing about the ...
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OpinionDispelling the D-Day myth
Media hype around Divorce Day does not reflect well on solicitors.
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OpinionDoes Arkin cap no longer fit?
Bailey could spell the end of a bountiful benefit enjoyed by funders since 2005.
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OpinionPanama papers: we need to talk about professional secrecy
European parliament recommendations reek with suspicion of our industry.
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OpinionSpectre of discrimination
Legal aid quango seems to have decided that some sections of the profession, although qualified, cannot undertake work in criminal law
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OpinionLand consent problem solved
I had a similar query to R.M. Napier (‘Land consent conundrum’, letters, 4 December) in ascertaining how to approach a covenant restrictive of the user of a property that I was purchasing for a client.I accordingly searched online for ‘release of restrictive covenant HMLR’ and, lo and behold, a Land ...
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Court is no laughing matter
While it is always dangerous to underestimate how seriously a court may view your case, it can be equally risky to make a joke, however well-intentioned.
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OpinionRight Ho, and much obliged
I have just read the 4 December Obiter. Parodying Wodehouse is notoriously difficult, but this has been written with considerable skill, knowledge of the master (and the subject in question) and with great elegance. And throwing in a P.C. Wren reference is the cherry on the top. Many congratulations to ...
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OpinionInertia on inquests
Councils appoint coroners but can’t sack them – is it time for a national service?
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OpinionHave your say on equality
My women in leadership programme can help bridge our profession’s yawning gender gap.
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OpinionWhy we must root out client overcharging
PI solicitors who simply ignore the contractual terms and deduct 25% of damages come what may must be brought to account.
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OpinionTime to celebrate law's top earners
Law firm profits are earned not hustled - let’s celebrate that.
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OpinionGender diversity hiring – How to make it work
Women shouldn’t be expected to change their communication style in job interviews in order to convince you of their value, argues Anja Skvortsova.
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OpinionUber judgment and legal services
Uber ruling means that electronically provided legal services will also remain a national regulatory competence.