All Law Gazette articles in 10 December 2018 – Page 5
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NewsCosts head banned for £10k fraud plot against firm
SRA imposes exclusion order on Karen Medley after last year’s conviction.
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NewsFirm fighting challenges over bills enters administration
Southport practice had been pursued through the courts to release client files.
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NewsAccountancy watchdog criticised over legal services procurement
Open tendering for legal services must be more transparent, review recommends.
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NewsA broken shield and random arrow? SRA badge is so much more
Logo deeply communicates intent within a context of security and protection, marketing expert concludes.
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NewsFirm hire: Simpson Millar welcomes new Head of Industrial Disease
Deborah Krelle joins the growing national firm in its Manchester office.
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NewsGovernment to draw up harassment 'code of practice'
Response to Women and Equalities Committee recommends consulting over non-disclosure agreements.
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NewsHMCTS names courts to benefit from £15m upgrade project
Roofs replaced, heating systems fixed and broken lifts repaired.
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Law Report17 December 2018
This week’s starred law reports include Brexit, duty to provide healthcare services, anonymity in court proceedings, and financial provision in divorce.
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OpinionIt is time for quotas
Existing efforts on diversity and equality have not delivered change in the legal profession.
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OpinionSuppressing the news: when should media accept foreign gags?
Pragmatism seems to rule over principle when it comes to reporting restrictions.
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NewsSuper-regulator puts SRA chief on spot over Leigh Day probe
Legal services watchdogs have called into question the SRA’s handling of the failed Leigh Day investigation, after correspondence revealed that the regulator liaised closely with government throughout the probe. A spokesperson for the Legal Services Board said its chief executive Neil Buckley has raised the issue verbally in meetings with ...
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Litigation funder Manolete hails growing caseload as profits climb
Litigation funder floated on AIM last week and its shares are trading at a premium.
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NewsBan for barrister who sent 14 emails falsely claiming case progression
John Mitton was also banned by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as part of a regulatory settlement.
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FeatureTerrorism funding offences
Is it right to criminalise those who unintentionally fund terrorism?
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NewsWatchdog admits six-month wait to look at legal complaints
'Foundations for sustainable future performance are in place', claims Office for Legal Complaints chair.
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NewsA new funder and £1.2bn for an old one - litigation finance awash with cash
Research finds the main problem for funders is choosing the most profitable legal cases to back.
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NewsBar Council urges rethink on fair allocation of work rules after race storm
Call follows case in which Asian barrister was told by solicitor that client had requested ‘white male’.
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NewsFirm hire: Professional Indemnity partners join Beale & Co
The firm welcomes Keith Lonsdale and Michael Salau into its construction insurance team.
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NewsPressure ramped up as lords voice regret at probate 'stealth tax'
House approves statutory instrument but passes motion criticising plans.
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NewsFirm promotions: Host of senior appointments at Shakespeare Martineau
Four legal directors and six associates are included in the latest round of senior promotions at the law firm.