All Law Gazette articles in 14 May 2018
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NewsSolicitors mull support for bar action
Solicitors and practitioner groups are mulling how to back the criminal bar’s protest action against legal aid fee reforms. The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) has advised its 4,000 members to adopt a ‘no returns’ policy from 25 May. It would start to take effect in courts after the late-May bank ...
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NewsCold comfort for lawyers on legal aid relief
Lord chancellor David Gauke offered little comfort to lawyers hoping for concessions on legal aid spending.
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OpinionWorking on a budget
Ask any litigator what is their least favourite aspect of the Jackson reforms and the chances are they will say budgeting.
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FeatureScam busters
Specialist fraud lawyers are in high demand as enforcers struggle to contain what is now the UK’s most commonly experienced crime.
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NewsIn focus: Cautionary notes on courts reform
A progress report on the courts modernisation programme suggests that not everything is going according to plan, but the government remains resolute in its commitment to the project.
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NewsClifford Chance ‘reverse mentoring’ plan launches
Clifford Chance launch ‘reverse mentoring’ with BAME solicitors.
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NewsCity Police test contingency fee pilot
The City of London Police’s financial investigations unit is planning to advertise for a law firm or an asset tracing agency.
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FeatureFive easy ways to improve people's wellbeing
Stress, unhappiness, bad health and burnout hurt organisations. Plants, painting and exercise should be encouraged.
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NewsProperty fraud liability rulings tomorrow
Key judgments on solicitors’ liability for property transactions hijacked by fraudsters are set to be handed down tomorrow.
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NewsOff the hook
Chancellor of the High Court couldn’t resist looking backwards as well as forwards in his Future of Law lecture.
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ProfileInterview: Sandie Okoro
How can a lawyer help end world poverty and spread the benefits of economic growth? It starts with remembering to make your bed, World Bank general counsel Sandie Okoro tells Eduardo Reyes.
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