Opinion – Page 95
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OpinionIt is damaging to rely on one model of disability
There is an important story to be told about disability, and it is told with increasing confidence.
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OpinionFirst they came for Essex Court Chambers
Solicitors need help to navigate the perils that exist between client wishes and the clamour of public policy or the strong arm of a powerful state.
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OpinionMaking the courts less expensive
Alternative dispute resolution can be cost-effective, but it should never be the only choice.
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OpinionRisk - a new frontier
How can one reach a new definition of ‘risk’ to a legal practice in an environment of remote and/or hybrid working?
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OpinionWhen suppression takes various forms
How China cracks down on human rights lawyers by disbarring them.
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OpinionThe return to offices: associates are voting with their feet
Associates are making it clear they don’t want a completely remote model. But they do want choice.
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OpinionCity lawyers have a role to play in the society we seek to improve
Community advice charities and international law firms may make an unlikely partnership but pro bono project KIND UK proves it works.
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OpinionSQE: Six months to go
From 1 September 2021 aspiring solicitors will be able to qualify via a new exam. Be ready.
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OpinionCovid certificates - there is no right answer
The biggest question of all: the conflict between the right to go about one’s business freely and the right to go about one’s business safely.
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OpinionMother in law: Virtual hearings
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionLawtech: beware of the big plan
Forthcoming government innovation strategy should be wary of trying to pick winners.
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OpinionA little learning is a dangerous thing
Vicarious Trauma in the Legal Profession: a practical guide to trauma, burnout and collective care.
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OpinionMoving into environmental law
I want to act for clients seeking to protect the environment. What are the best routes in?
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OpinionLawyers’ rights need greater protection
For years there has been an interesting debate in Europe about whether protections for lawyers’ rights should be strengthened.
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OpinionRebels with a cause
Junior lawyers have become increasingly vocal – indeed militant – on issues such as diversity, bullying, toxic masculinity in the City and work-life balance.
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OpinionA dangerous executive power grab
Judicial review: tilting the balance in favour of the executive is dangerous.
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OpinionTime to get out of the People’s Republic of China
International firms that take the long view should consider the future of their China offices.