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All Law Gazette articles in 10 September 2018
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NewsRobot auctioneer sells first UK property in binding transaction
Blockchain-enabled online system avoids legal ambiguity of public auctions in 'know your customer' era, developer claims.
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NewsWomble Bond Dickinson hires solicitor apprentices in Newcastle
Transatlantic firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has recruited two new solicitor apprentices to join the firm’s Newcastle office. Ian Wildish, developers and investors apprentice, and Sahana Grimaldi, projects and procurement apprentice, have enrolled in the apprenticeship scheme with WBD which will see them qualify as solicitors in 2024. The ...
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NewsSeven join graduate academy of DAS Law in Bristol
DAS Law has welcomed a new intake to its innovative Graduate Academy with seven aspiring lawyers joining the 2018 apprenticeship programme at the Bristol-based firm. Starting in September, the academy takes the form of a three-year apprenticeship scheme which enables law graduates to embark on a legal career without the ...
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NewsSupreme Court refuses appeal bid from firm denied PI costs
Case could see more defendants challenge costs claims they suspect to be based on misleading information.
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NewsAppeal court gives Playboy club second chance in negligence claim
Judge rejects argument it would be abuse of process to allow second claim to continue.
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NewsSolicitors still in the dark over waivers granted to rival businesses
SRA pledged in June to publish details of rules waivers, but nothing has yet materialised.
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NewsProfits slide at claims giant - but whiplash reforms an 'opportunity'
National Accident Helpline admits talks ongoing with big PI firm about leaving its panel.
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NewsMystery shoppers find solicitors ignoring potential clients for days
Many potential clients left waiting for firms to call them back.
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NewsNo place for court-like cross examination in public inquiries, Grenfell team says
Bereaved families, survivors and residents were concerned that their lawyers have been unable to ask questions in person.
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NewsGovernment unveils plans to reform 'archaic' divorce laws
Consultation proposes removing the need to show evidence of the other spouse’s conduct, or of a period of living apart.
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Opinion'Put up or shut up' culture under the spotlight
First in a series looking at the roles of firm, lawyer and regulator in the fiercely debated case of KP.
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NewsCo-op Legal makes £800k and now 'largest probate provider' in UK
Company says its half-year results reflect continuing progression of the business.
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NewsPublic access barristers face further price publishing requirements
Participants in Bar Standards Board pilot report business boost after posting prices online.
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NewsLawtech startups hear of procurement challenges
Residents of the Law Society-backed Eagle Lab present bright ideas to the profession - but are warned of obstacles in selling.
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NewsSolicitors attack latest 'professional enablers' slur
National Crime Agency says it expects lawyers to file many more suspicious activity reports.
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NewsNegligent firm to pay claimant £78k - despite her 'tainted with illegality' purchase
Court of Appeal judge finds ‘no public interest’ in allowing firm to avoid its professional obligations.
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OpinionNo-deal Brexit: what happens to civil judicial cooperation?
The government's contingency plans aim to provide as much continuity and certainty as possible, explains justice minister Lucy Frazer.
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NewsFirm pays back deputyship fees billed in excess of fixed costs
Assessment was supposed to be carried out by the Supreme Courts Costs Office on the standard basis.
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NewsLiverpool firm rescued from administration as Simpson Millar opens £50m warchest
National firm says talks are ongoing about more acquisitions.
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NewsGovernment reveals contingency justice plans for no-deal Brexit
Ministry of Justice issues guidance on civil legal cases involving EU member states.