All Law Gazette articles in 1 October 2018
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News
‘We are at a pivotal point’: Bar Council adds voice to AGFS anger
Growing anger over revised fees scheme puts further pressure on government to increase its offer.
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Tribunal claims rise as progress made on plugging judicial gap
Early stage reports on the up since employment tribunal fees abandoned.
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‘It’s breaking my heart’: Barristers say resumption of action ‘almost inevitable’
Criminal Bar Association says offer of investment is not ‘remotely enough’.
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Court rules on first 'follow on' antitrust damages claim
High Court judgment says cartel existed but awards damages far below what was initially claimed.
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Anonymity order over mystery 'unexplained wealth' target lifted
Reporting restriction expires over identity of 'Mrs A'.
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News
City firm trains staff as mental health 'first aiders'
Dechert says programme is ’designed to engage, educate and provide the best possible support’ to staff.
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Parents breach court order after 'advice' from McKenzie friend
Case reported as judicial working group still silent on proposals to regulate growing industry.
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SRA flexes muscles as four banned from profession
Breaches of confidentiality and forging a colleague’s signature among the misconduct reported.
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'Mindful' City giants agree to improve workplace wellbeing
Firms pledge to adhere to principles including respect for rest periods and improved communication.
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PwC under spotlight over audit of litigation funder
Juridica said it intended to appoint administrators last month.
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Relaxed rules prompt conveyancers to jump the SRA ship
Insurance requirement changes mean firms can now switch regulators more easily.
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Promotions: Leadership team at Beale & Company
Construction and insurance specialist Beale & Company has elected its first female senior partner, Sheena Sood.
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Lateral hire: Cormack joins Mills & Reeve
National firm Mills & Reeve has welcomed new partner Sarah Cormack from Withers
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Bumper pay rises at Dechert as top partner draws nearly £4m
UK office of US firm reports 42% profit rise and on turnover up 23% to £94.6m.
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MoJ denies Grayling pulled plug on legal aid cases
Leaked documents suggest former lord chancellor had a role in denying help to challenges, news website says.
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Revealed: firms that are allowed to operate outside solicitor rules
The SRA’s ‘safe space’ was extended in July - and the regulator has now started to publish details of applicants successful since then.
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Opinion
When should a lawyer admit to being ill?
Part two in a series on ethical questions raised by the regulatory settlement in KP.
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Opinion
Jeans at work? Law firms should let us ditch the suits
Competition for talent is coming at the traditional legal profession from all sides. Marginal gains are essential.
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Linklaters tests 'recommendation engine' to help lawyers' wellbeing
BetterSpace app may suggest whether to focus on sleep, exercise or social connections.
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Blavo & Co burgled after firm told of legal aid probe, court told
Lord chancellor's High Court bid to seek £22m from director John Blavo continues.