All Law Gazette articles in 10 December 2018 – Page 7
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NewsPro bono sector 'overwhelmed' after legal aid cuts - CJC
Practitioners still wait to see what changes - if any - will come from the long-awaited LASPO review.
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NewsFamily law ‘does not need lawyers’, claims ex-policeman's McKenzie startup
As the third anniversary approaches of a report proposing tighter regulationAs new website aims to link members of the public with former police officer McKenzie friends.
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NewsBullying: alleged victim petitions for sanctions on firms turning blind eye to epidemic
Former trainee solicitor seeks support for four-point wishlist for the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsFirm transfers and promotions: MJ Hudson Law
Managing partner Eamon Devlin has moved to MJ Hudson’s Zurich office. Managing partner and partner promotions have also been announced.
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OpinionSpace law reform is out of this world
Updating a cold-war era treaty will be more difficult than agreeing it in the first place.
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NewsCourt warns - again - about risks of bad skeleton arguments
Appeal judge speaks out about continued failure to comply with mandatory procedure rules.
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NewsQatari conviction of arbitrators 'deeply concerning', says ICA chief
Alexis Mourre says arbitrators will begin to question Qatar as a fair forum.
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NewsSolicitor sets up phone line to help 'terrified' juniors in 'cultish' firms
New business venture Legal Practice Helpdesk aims to connect lawyers with experienced tutors.
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NewsReform in store for 'unnecessarily complicated' Welsh planning law
Law Commission proposes 190 technical changes in run-up to codification.
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NewsCity firm wants more female solicitors talking to the press
Clyde & Co says fewer than 20% of its spokespeople are women.
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NewsNDAs: Society warns public interest must come first
Practice note follows furore over attempts to gag whistleblowing former employees.
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NewsKennedys expands virtual platform to settle most claims without lawyers
International firm admits system may appear counter-intuitive, but it can free up lawyers to concentrate on more important matters.
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NewsQuango queen Goldwag spreads her wings
Legal complaints chair takes the reins at leasehold advisory body.
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NewsListed pioneer Gateley reports profits boost
Half-year profits up 18.6% on turnover boosted by acquisitions.
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NewsA&O blames profit dip on tenancy woes
Magic circle firm adds ‘exceptional’ charge of £21m to year-end results.
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NewsTributes paid to Greater Manchester coroner Jennifer Leeming
Former Law Society Council member has died aged 69.
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OpinionJapanese justice doesn't shine in the spotlight
The case of motor industry executive Carlos Ghosn exposes gaps between eastern and western concepts.
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NewsSurrogacy order ends 'legal limbo' for single parents
Family specialist says change in the law will end discrimination.
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NewsFirms shut by SRA to appeal interventions
Regulator announces closure of Essex and Hounslow firms, citing reason to suspect dishonesty by employee.