Opinion – Page 298
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OpinionLaw, history and diversity
Some question whether ‘special’ celebrations of any grouping’s achievements are the right way to promote diversity. I don’t agree.
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OpinionNew standards for lawyer-judge relations
European guidance on relations between lawyers and judges sets benchmarks in areas where there are precious few.
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Mediation drop: dereliction of duty
The demise of mediation demonstrates a total disregard for the client among lawyers and court staff alike.
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Boris led the way in China
Based on the London mayor’s rapturous reception in China, a future trip involving lawyers led by him might be most effective.
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IP royalties law
If I sell you my IP in return for royalties, and you sell on the IP, shouldn’t the new owner be bound to pay me the royalties?
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OpinionWatching briefs
The master of the rolls believes all court proceedings will eventually be televised.
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OpinionSky Courts One?
Victims, witnesses and offenders will continue to be protected in televised court proceedings – but for how long?
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OpinionTargeting the rule of law
The opportunity to place the rule of law at the heart of the development agenda must not be missed.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: The Blunders of our Governments
These respected authors confirm what Westminster watchers have suspected for a while – that recent UK governments have been particularly prone to policy blunders.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Legal Project Management, Pricing, and Alternative Fee Arrangements
This book looks at how to be attractive and therefore competitive to win and keep clients.
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OpinionWhat sort of question is that?
Form-filling is increasingly becoming part of the job. But how many solicitors answer the questions honestly?
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OpinionPII: exit plans
A proactive plan will allow firms that fail to find insurance cover to retain an asset with considerable potential value.
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OpinionLegal aid is still available - but don’t tell anyone
The message that legal aid remains for many areas of law is not being heard. A new poster campaign aims to address the problem.
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OpinionState your identity
The government’s approach to electronic proofs of identity will have implications for solicitors in the near future.
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OpinionGuideline rates: why solicitors must engage
It really is in the profession’s interests to make sure the new guideline hourly rates reflect commercial reality.
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OpinionCultural sensitivities
Should bars lobby on issues which do not directly affect the regulation or practice of law?
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OpinionNuclear vision
With the pace of new build about to quicken, our nuclear law expertise is urgently in need of renewal.
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OpinionCredit where it is due
Chris Grayling’s decision not to raise the small claims court limit is heartening.