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All Comment articles – Page 7
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OpinionIntroducing the ICC Guide to Disability Inclusion
It is time to recognise that disability inclusion in the law is not just a moral right but a strategic imperative for the future of the profession.
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OpinionTime to end the post-PACCAR chaos
There has never been a better time to be a lawyer who specialises in litigation funding agreements (LFAs).
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OpinionTo control AI, we should regulate humans
Why do we allow AI systems to diagnose cancers, decide on benefits applications, or identify criminals without requiring that the individuals who design them be subject to professional regulation?
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OpinionSRA’s power grab arguments still don’t stack up
Regulator is barely capable of doing its current work, without taking on whole new powers.
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OpinionPremium office closure is latest nail in the coffin
Is the UK really serious about its role as a leader in world trade?
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OpinionReframing justice – talking differently
A progress report on the Law Society's partnership with FrameWorks UK, as the programme reaches the halfway mark.
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OpinionAI risks and rewards
Algorithms must not replace judges, argues a research paper by an international group of lawtech academics.
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OpinionInternational Men’s Day: It's good to talk
Reluctance to speak about mental health can be heightened in the legal profession, but we all have a role in fixing that.
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OpinionAI without the hype - or scaremongering
Users of generative AI across the legal sector shared their experiences this week.
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OpinionSanctions and the rule of law – a fine balancing act
Competing interests of foreign policy and the protection of individuals’ rights will be a hotly contested issue whilst private individuals remain subject to financial sanctions.
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OpinionGovernment should clarify the future of litigation funding
It is crucial that the uncertainty created by the Supreme Court's decision in PACCAR be urgently resolved.
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OpinionAI: Is the law ready?
Wider engagement at an artificial intelligence policy level has never been more crucial. Lawyers must be part of this process.
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OpinionExchange of contracts: Going digital
Being able to exchange digitally could benefit solicitors and clients dealing with both residential and commercial properties transactions across the UK.
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OpinionA case for the arbitration community to reflect on: Nigeria v P&ID
We should be careful in attempting to build mechanisms into the arbitration process that protect against the negligence of one party in the pursuit of their case.
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OpinionIt's good to talk
Proper engagement with the Better Case Management Revival Handbook can only be achieved by the CPS as an organisation.
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OpinionTime to close the lawtech gender gap
Women make up 35% of partners in law firms in the UK. However, only 18.3% of all lawtech ventures have at least one female founder.
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OpinionHow firms can support lawyers from less advantaged backgrounds
Hitting a diversity target isn’t the goal, it’s the starting point.
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OpinionAxiom Ince is a full-blown crisis for the whole profession
Whether or not the SRA was asleep at the wheel, someone has to clear this mess up.
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OpinionMenopause support: workplace adjustments and organisational culture are key
As more employees experience the menopause during their working lives, organisations need to be aware of its impact and offer appropriate support.
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OpinionRemote hearings must not impede open justice
Remote hearings should be as easy to access - easier in theory - than a physical courtroom.