Opinion – Page 12
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OpinionMore no-deal Brexit advice – but more still needed
The Law Society and Resolution have issued a note for solicitors engaged in cross-border family work. Now other subject areas must be tackled.
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OpinionLetters roundup - 21 January 2019
Qualification discrimination, the right to freedom of expression, and probate fees: this week’s collection of readers’ letters.
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OpinionLetters roundup - 14 January 2019
LPAs, the Law Society charity, The Times Best Law Firms 2019, and Edvard Munch’s The Scream: this week’s collection of readers’ letters.
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OpinionBezos split should inspire mediation rethink
Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos's approach lends itself to mediation. It's a shame that take-up of information and assessment meetings has continuously declined since LASPO.
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OpinionDomestic violence and the family court
Spurious applications for contact are used to assert control.
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OpinionFailing to protect children from abuse
Solicitors await clarification on liability for child protection.
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OpinionLetters roundup - 3 December 2018
London’s Commercial Court post-Brexit, The Times’ 200 top firms, and civil partnership: this week’s collection of readers’ letters.
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OpinionUpholding children’s rights post-Brexit
MPs and peers are concerned that exiting the EU will see us ‘go backwards’ on children’s rights.
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OpinionLetters roundup - 26 November 2018
Civil partnerships, litigation funding, profession morality, and political dissidence: this week’s collection of readers’ letters.
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OpinionSolicitor-advocates mind the gap
If we want real change in our diversity gap, then the focus should not just be on the end product, but also the grass roots.
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OpinionFreelance opportunities
Solicitors should support the SRA’s plans to allow self-employed solicitors to work on a freelance basis.
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OpinionFull disclosure on NDAs
Confidentiality clauses are vital to the public policy aim of encouraging parties to settle disputes without recourse to the courts.
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OpinionErosion of access in full swing
Civil claims for a fatality have the potential to slip through the net of access to justice.
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OpinionGetting a balance on NDAs
Lawyers have a role to play in informing public debate over banning non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
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OpinionC5 notices – a dangerous new tool
The BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme recently reported on a new warning scheme being used by police forces in England and Wales.
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In the recovery position on costs
Authorities are working to reduce recoverable costs, not actual costs, and this is only making litigation less cost-effective.
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