Opinion – Page 196
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OpinionBlame game
I suppose it rarely crosses the minds of property or commercial lawyers that they may create enmities sufficient to provoke violence. For criminal lawyers, there is the reassurance that they are on the side of those who might harbour and carry out violent acts. For the family lawyer it can ...
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OpinionSpying in bulk
A case that could reset the balance between security and personal privacy was heard in Strasbourg this month.
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OpinionUnqualified success
It is in the profession’s best interests to properly recognise the value of paralegals.
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OpinionA judge should have the final say over a child's fate
Should the worst happen to me, I would rather a judge, than my mum, decide what is in my best interests.
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Robots will be biased: live with it
Calls for strict regulation of artificial intelligence algorithms are at best premature.
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OpinionLocke Lord: a lesson in deterrence
Record-setting judgment provides a valuable insight into the agreed outcome procedure.
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OpinionWet signatures protect against fraud and abuse
Let’s make lasting powers of attorney easier - but we must be mindful of the risks involved.
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OpinionGoodwill agreements: appealing in principle but unworkable in reality
Government could face financial backlash if proposed principle is too binding in practice.
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OpinionProfessional secrecy at the crossroads
Will the Paradise Papers force a recalibration of privilege to meet modern expectations?
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OpinionFlexible hours can’t always work
Proposals to increase the diversity of the profession are sometimes incompatible with the day-to-day realities of legal practice
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OpinionWho speaks for me?
Diversity is obviously commendable, but what about the working-class white male?
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OpinionClosing time
Eduardo Reyes makes a number of valid points in ‘How to close a law firm’. In my experience, it is never too soon for smaller firms to address this issue because by doing so their exit options are massively increased. I recommend that all firms give themselves at least five ...
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OpinionMind the pay gap
As we mark Equal Pay Day, more needs to be done to achieve gender equality in the legal workplace.
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OpinionA rule that remains an enigma
BNM was a missed opportunity to provide much-needed clarity on proportionate costs.
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OpinionWhy should law firms get away with unequal pay?
LLPs should not be excluded from requirements of gender pay gap regulations.
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OpinionPasschendaele's toll on the profession
Firm marks centenary of death of founder’s son - one of many.