All Columnist articles – Page 23
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OpinionWhen does private conduct become of professional concern?
Such cases will grow in number as our public discourse heats up.
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OpinionMother in law: Time management tips
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionThrow open the windows of the LSB
To glance at the Legal Services Board's strategy document is like entering a small windowless room with a fug from long over-occupation.
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OpinionThree predictions for 2021
With many of us still reeling from the last surprises of 2020, what better time to consider what next year might bring?
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OpinionThe pandemic’s impact on legal education
There are suggestions that, post-pandemic, legal skills should include data analysis, design, maths, prediction and risk management - to name a few.
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OpinionConflicting pressures on hourly rates
Recent developments on guideline hourly rates have bucked the costs trend.
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OpinionMother in law: Christmas parties
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionThe truth for Patrick Finucane
If Tahir Elçi deserves our attention, so should Patrick Finucane.
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OpinionEnd of an era for the European project
A judicial veteran of the CJEU has reflected on why the European project failed.
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OpinionOur values can civilise political discourse
Profession’s framework for resolving disputes contains useful and safe principles.
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OpinionMother in law: Speaking up against bullying
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionIBA conference poses a question about our future
Online version of annual conference proves that sessions and meetings can take place virtually at very low cost, with nearly the same benefit.
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OpinionTrump's grumps cause morals quarrels
Developments relating to law firms caught up in president's multiple legal efforts to stay in office contain significant lesson for solicitors.
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OpinionEdging closer to an elective dictatorship
If the House of Lords can get away with upholding the rule of law, Boris Johnson may well wonder who is running the country.
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OpinionMother in law: Kamala Harris and the next generation
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionAre you ready for Brexit?
'Check, Change, Go' are the three words governing our behaviour for this particular emergency.
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OpinionRetainers and the line of duty
Does a fiduciary duty arise at the point of signing a retainer?
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OpinionMother in law: Going 'back' to work
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionA week for the rule of law
We will each be asked to apply the principles of the rule of law carefully in the coming days.
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OpinionFamily awards can be overruled
Family lawyers have welcomed a Court of Appeal decision that means warring couples can safely refer disputes over money and children to private arbitration.