All Comment articles – Page 32
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Opinion‘Staying on’ in the EU
I hope that someone somewhere is writing a history of those UK nationals who remain living in the EU after the UK’s decision to leave, examining why they stayed, how they feel about the experience, and whether they are prospering.
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OpinionJudicial independence under threat – in the EU
The case of Spanish examining magistrate Baltasar Garzón underlines the importance of judicial independence.
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OpinionComplicity in mass loss of life? Extinction Rebellion takes on City lawyers
Lawyers must balance their professional obligations against other imperatives, argues climate change activist Tim Crosland.
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OpinionHands off our private lives
Professional organisations now aim to turn lawyers into active citizens beyond the office.
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OpinionRTA portal has worked better than expected, but there’s still much to do
The Ministry of Justice must respond to the pressing need for ADR in the whiplash claims process.
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OpinionHow to create more inclusive cultures - learning from other industries
Profession can accelerate its progress by adapting key ideas, says Law Society social mobility ambassador Arun Birla.
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OpinionLiving and working with cancer
'The practicalities of not working during my treatment seemed quite appealing on every level. The reality, however, is far from what I expected.'
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OpinionThe British Paralympic Association and Hogan Lovells
Partner Richard Welfare describes the strategic partnership that has become one of the firm's most notable and mutually beneficial.
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OpinionMother in law: Back to school
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionImproving social mobility will help people succeed on merit
Law Society social mobility ambassador Alice Kinder examines social mobility in the profession and what must be done to improve it.
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OpinionFleeing Afghans are up against three decades of Britain’s mean stance on asylum
Most people will be hoping the UK ambassador to Afghanistan will issue many, many visas. Last week it was controversial to make such an argument.
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OpinionCybersecurity: solace of quantum
Quantum computing is a potential threat to client confidentiality. Can it also hold the solution?
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OpinionHybrid working could create joyless, half-empty offices
Solicitors will look elsewhere if they think their firm has become virtual by default.
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OpinionAt the cliff-edge of 17
A defendant appearing before the adult court for an offence allegedly committed while they were legally a child can have a serious impact on their future.
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OpinionWithout adequate resources the war against money laundering is destined to fail
HMRC has only 120 ongoing investigations relating to breaches of money laundering regulations - and only six of these are criminal investigations.
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OpinionOnline dispute resolution should be part of the engine of recovery
SMEs could benefit from a simple and streamlined platform with the teeth to enforce judgments.