All Law Gazette articles in 15 April 2019
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NewsFirm admits breach of duty - but court throws out £820k negligence claim
Manchester firm denies former clients suffered any loss as a result of failure to advise on limitation period.
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News‘You’re my married boss, it’s so cliche’: Freshfields partner faces SDT misconduct claim
SRA alleges conduct unbecoming of a solicitor and that a male partner misused his position of power.
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Children's charity under threat following social welfare firm's closure
Swansea-based TA Law provided office space to Kin Cymru, which has helped families to successfully challenge benefits decisions.
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NewsJudge berates global firm's 'lack of rigour' in privacy case
Judgment bars identification of executive under investigation for corruption.
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NewsMovers round-up: 26 April 2019
Firm hires and promotions featured on the Gazette’s Movers page this week.
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NewsPersonal injury lawyers fined for referral fee ban breaches
Pair insisted they were simply operating as many other PI firms do.
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OpinionJames Bond is back - now let's meet his solicitor
The legal profession has been under-represented in the 007 series.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in Law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: lacking confidence at work.
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NewsFirm promotions: Shulmans announces four new associates
Leeds-based firm has promoted Mel Bulmer, Kirsteen McFadzean, Nicky Morgan and Lindsey Hodges as part of career development scheme.
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NewsFranchisers tailored illegal scheme to bypass immigration rules
Trio set to be sentenced after scheme designed to circumvent immigration service commissioner regulations is exposed.
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NewsFirm hire: Wright Hassall welcomes HMRC tax specialist
Israr Manawer joins the Leamington Spa-based firm’s commercial litigation team.
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NewsCEO who raised alarm at firm's finances loses unfair dismissal claim
Peter Watson was dismissed in 2017 after making allegations - but tribunal finds this was not the reason for his removal.
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NewsPartner promotions: Clifford Chance on track for diversity goal
Magic circle firm aims for 30% female partnership.
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FeatureAdvice to women entering the law
How to navigate challenges commonly faced at the start of a career.
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FeatureData page – April 2019
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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NewsSociety exposes 'catastrophic' housing advice deserts
If the nearest solicitor is in another county they may as well be on Mars, Law Society president says.
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OpinionMaybe lawyers need to be forced to be nice?
New York lawyers have new rules around politeness and decorum. It’s a refreshing approach.
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NewsFirm promotion: Managing partner appointment at Wrigleys Solicitors
Marie-Louise Hamilton has worked at the private client and charities law firm for 21 years.
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NewsFirm hire: Finance and restructuring expert joins Marriott Harrison
Caroline Dodman trained and qualified at Ashurst.
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NewsSolicitor fined by tribunal after second drink-drive conviction
Tribunal opts to double the fine originally agreed between SRA and solicitor.