Opinion – Page 164
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OpinionBlog: Mother in Law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: balancing World Book Day and probate applications.
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OpinionMoments in history
Marking the conclusion of LGBT+ history month, Alison Stanley reflects on some of the watershed moments in legal developments affecting LGBT+ rights.
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OpinionIt's not a solicitor's job to do their opponent's homework
New duties will place an extra burden on solicitors and compromise their own position with clients.
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OpinionTheatre review: Gently down the stream
Martin Sherman’s treatment of the lives and persecution of gay men, and the winning of equal rights, is an impressive piece of theatre.
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OpinionThe value of witness statements in commercial arbitrations
It would be a brave party or counsel who decides not to serve witness statements to save costs.
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OpinionDealing with the things machines invent
An inventive machine standard would dynamically raise the current benchmark for patentability to keep pace with real-world conditions.
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OpinionMind your language
Criticism of the Legal Services Board stems from its poorly worded objectives.
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OpinionLetters roundup - 25 February 2019
DPAs, a HMCPSI survey, freelancer solicitors, and local authority child care lawyers: your letters to the editor.
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OpinionProgress report
As we emerge from decades of sexual harassment allegations dealt with in a flawed way, signs show that this is changing.
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OpinionDear HMCTS, tampons aren't dangerous
Court security officers may not place their hands inside visitors' bags but it's apparently OK to make lawyers feel humiliated.
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OpinionFeminist interpretation of taking instructions
Developing a different approach when taking instructions and presenting cases may create new outcomes and precedents.
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OpinionLGBT+ beyond the City
Smaller and regional law firms often struggle to replicate the City’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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OpinionA code for private prosecutors
The Private Prosecutors’ Association (PPA) has launched a consultation on its draft code for private prosecutors.
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OpinionA Law Society role in political controversy
Profession needs a go-to fact-checking website to lay out background law in complex legal matters.
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OpinionThe Swedey take on the Met
Operation Countryman: The Flawed Enquiry into London Police Corruption | By Dick Kirby
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OpinionRetired but missing work
I am 75 but active and was admitted over 50 years ago. Do you have any suggestions for reskilling to obtain work?
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OpinionStruggling after a career break
I need tips on how I can secure employment – full-time or part-time.
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OpinionJournalist to lawyer
I’m a broadcast journalist but want a career in the legal sector. How many opportunities are there for GDL funding?