Opinion – Page 97
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OpinionLife on a lockdown jury
Two weeks of court life revealed that HMCTS is doing its best - but Perspex and posters can only do so much.
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OpinionMissing: and a Collection of Other Thought Provoking Short Stories
Chris Boult | New Generation Publishing
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OpinionA pivotal point in changing the mindset of sexual abuse victims
Harvey Weinstein’s imprisonment proved that, regardless of how powerful the abuser, the law has the power to bring them down.
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OpinionCan I seek flexible legal work after a career break?
I took a five-year career break. Is it unreasonable to expect to pick up where I left off, but with more flexibility?
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OpinionA year that turned back the clock on equality for women
We must work together in a renewed effort to progress.
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OpinionCovid’s challenge on cross-border legal services
Engine for many City firms will be heavily affected by the pandemic.
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OpinionLiving with endometriosis in the law
If one in 10 women in the UK is suffering, imagine how many in the legal profession alone are struggling in silence.
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OpinionReducing your footprint comes at a price
Seeking immediate financial gains from reducing the office footprint could prove a false economy.
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OpinionCovering the bases
Law firms renewing PII last year encountered the hardest market seen since demutualisation two decades before.
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OpinionThe rights of victims of trafficking in Europe
A Commentary on the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings | Edited by Julia Planitzer and Helmut Sax
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OpinionDiscovering what turns men into monsters
Forensic Case Histories: Understanding Serious Offending Behaviour in Men | Jackie Craissati
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OpinionTiny margins leave just a few to fight for whiplash claims
Tariffs are now confirmed, and the results are in: only those with the sharpest elbows need apply.
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OpinionMother in law: The benefits of mentoring
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionA step in the right direction on private prosecutions
Sensible, evidence-based recommendations from cross-party select committees can lead to changes in the law.
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OpinionBudget 2021: What law firms need to know
Don’t let the tax dog wag the commercial tail of your business, but do keep an eye out for tax planning opportunities.
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OpinionHuman Rights Act remains vital tool for facilitating access to justice
Call for evidence in the review of the HRA closes today.
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OpinionThe new slur: we are professional enablers
In two reports from international organisations published last week, lawyers were denigrated as ‘professional enablers’.
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OpinionDrawing a line on freedom of speech
From being taught respect for statues to respecting a statutory tort, there is always something going on in Britain’s universities.
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OpinionLetters roundup: 1 March 2021
Work experience, probate changes, and a divorce divide - your letters to the editor.