All Comment articles – Page 49
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OpinionExperiencing systemic racism in the legal profession
We must start having conversations about race and racism in our organisations, firms and the judiciary.
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OpinionChina's first civil code is a milestone
Lawmakers are keen to emphasise the code’s 'modern' features that respond to new issues and concerns.
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OpinionShould the unregulated be brought inside the tent?
There are two sharply divided schools of thought in the profession.
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OpinionInjustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere
Proposed fast-track court system creates 'speedy justice', but while it might achieve the former it rarely achieves the latter.
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OpinionA bad day for Jay J
Mr Justice Jay is a brilliant lawyer and a powerful advocate. But he is at the centre of a sad case in which ’the justice system failed both sides’.
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OpinionMother in law: Toppling Colston
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family in lockdown somewhere in England.
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OpinionChange on the horizon for registered foreign lawyers in Japan
Development enhances areas of mutual interest once EU arrangements end.
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OpinionWhy the right to peacefully protest trumps (almost) everything
Not every law that can be enforced should be enforced.
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OpinionIn defence of the (non-violent) disruptive protest: an open letter
Keyboard warriors can be muted, but the marching masses cannot.
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OpinionConsulting on your PC fee
'We know every penny counts. We want to only ask members for what we need to serve them and the profession effectively.'
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OpinionADR offers: the new costs weapon
Wherever you turn at the moment, it seems hard to avoid the relentless push towards mediation.
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OpinionRemote hearings require health safeguards
Lawyers are experiencing eye strain and headaches, and having to concentrate even harder than usual.
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OpinionProtecting domestic abuse survivors who offend
It is hoped the Domestic Abuse Bill will go further to establish effective criminal defences for survivors.
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OpinionFirms shouldn’t ignore those who hate working from home
Many will be missing the office, and they’ll be worried there won’t be anywhere for them to come back to.
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OpinionClosing the circle on climate change
Covid-19 could lead to more sustainable business models in all organisations, including legal ones.
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OpinionSetting the boundaries of judicial review
Why does the lord chief justice appear so relaxed about government plans to limit the scope of judicial review?
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OpinionUnderstanding won't save legal aid firms - we need action, now
Sector facing collapse without extra support, warns the Law Society's president.
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OpinionEqual Pay Act: 50 years on
Many questions on equality were tackled with vigour in the 1970s - the ‘decade of legislation’ - but seem to have remained stubbornly current since.
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OpinionMother in law: Back to school?
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family in lockdown somewhere in England.
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OpinionThe NHSX app is a saviour not a privacy nightmare
Contact tracing without an app would risk lives and potentially lead to repeated lockdown.