All Law Gazette articles in 15 April 2019 – Page 4
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Opinion
If AI can do Bach, don't write it off for lawyering
Too many artificial intelligence sceptics base their opinions on yesterday's systems.
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NewsSolicitor's strike-off overturned as judge cites 'lack of clarity' at SDT
Mr Justice Martin Spencer says the sanction against Mark Lorrell was made on a ‘wrong or false basis’.
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NewsAdvice desert looms as LASPO kills off social welfare firm
Swansea firm prepares to close its doors for good in June.
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NewsMoJ seeks help to build lawyerless PI claims system
Consultation looks at issues around cost and accessibility of the MedCo report system.
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NewsFraser Brown trio appointed honorary roles in Nottinghamshire Junior Lawyers Division
Jay Singh, Tiran Sandhu and Alicia Yilmaz will hold their new roles in the committee for a one-year term.
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NewsSRA defends omitting sex from 'inclusive' diversity questions
Regulator changed format in 2017 to ask about gender rather than sex.
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OpinionUK opts into several EU criminal measures just before Brexit
The surprising moves are in the hope of forming seamless criminal cooperation once we leave the EU.
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NewsUK quietly signs up to EU criminal justice measures
Formal notifications to opt in to judicial cooperation despite Brexit debacle.
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NewsCriminal barristers prepared to walk out over fees
Criminal Bar Association says survey findings give a mandate for action.
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NewsVegans challenge the euro tube
Proposal to ban the sale of vegetarian products as 'sausages' or 'burgers' breaches human rights, charity says.
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News'No case too big': Judge rejects bid to move group action to London
Court space and specialist judge will be found in Liverpool for compensation claim relating to collapsed Brazilian dam.
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NewsConveyancers warned of scam email
Cyber security expert says request for quote could be attempt to discover weak spots.
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NewsFixed fees can apply to claim which settled for £42k, court rules
Court rulings make clear new rules must apply to cases that start in fixed-cost protocol.
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NewsSolicitors targeted in judicial diversity drive
Ministry of Justice has committed £152,000 over three years to help members of under-represented groups become judges.
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OpinionIt’s about time the government helped the NHS, not the insurance industry
Efforts must be focused on allocating funds to our ailing healthcare system.
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Law ReportDivorce: habitual residence
Petition for German national who currently resides in UK to apply for divorce in England and Wales is dismissed.
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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.
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NewsFirm hire: Finance and restructuring expert joins Marriott Harrison
Caroline Dodman trained and qualified at Ashurst.
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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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OpinionMaybe lawyers need to be forced to be nice?
New York lawyers have new rules around politeness and decorum. It’s a refreshing approach.