Opinion – Page 291
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OpinionBreach of privilege
The Sarkozy case raises important questions about the issue of technology and lawyer-client confidentiality.
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OpinionThe heroism bill is Grayling’s finest hour
A bill which creates a problem and offers no solution. What a waste of time.
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OpinionForum shopping for a lawyer’s title – again
A recent case involving Italian nationals clarifies the position on forum shopping in the EU.
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OpinionUK constitution conundrum
The UK is one of only three democracies not to have codified their constitutions. Should it do so?
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Burka ban majority matters
Why is it a danger that the rights of minorities could be usurped by the majority?
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SEN stupidity
The problem with ‘joined up thinking’ in relation to special educational needs is that there is no easy marriage between education, health and social care.
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Taking offence over aid cuts
I find the implication that lawyers are contributing nothing deeply offensive.
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OpinionTrusted advisers, by choice
In the face of a growing number of unregulated competitors, law firms need to revive the solicitor brand.
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OpinionMPs’ anger at fake firms scandal
Vulnerable people are being exploited by companies who do know better.
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OpinionAn in-house lawyer in the Cabinet
If the new education secretary lives up to the best attributes of successful in-house lawyers, she might set a very good example.
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OpinionStill in business (in 2024)
Law firm leaders have to realise that the marketplace is increasingly commercial and must respond. Otherwise failure beckons.
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OpinionLet’s not preserve Land Registry in aspic
Withdrawal of cack-handed sell-off plan should not close all options for reform.
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OpinionThe Court of Justice rules, OK
Two recent stories – new UK data laws and the EU’s relationship with Switzerland – highlight the central role of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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OpinionOut of Africa
South Africa contains an institution that should be an inspiration to all those concerned with equality and justice.
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Salford civil centre: playing it safe
Until Salford claims centre can be trusted with electronic money transfers, I’ll stick to cheques – at least they can be stopped.
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Banking on Chancery Lane
I might be greeted with derision, but I think the Law Society should set up its own bank.
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Nationalise conveyancing?
The probate fee for a basic grant has increased. Why not do the same with conveyancing fees?