All Law Gazette articles in 15 October 2018
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Feature
One way or another: Choosing between criminal or civil remedies in fraud cases
One of the first decisions a victim of fraud will have to make – often at a very distressing time and before all the facts are known – is whether they should make a criminal complaint to the authorities or pursue their own civil remedy.
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News
Civil Liability Bill: Labour makes final pitch for £1,500 small claims limit
Amendments tabled ahead of crucial Commons vote next Tuesday.
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News
Leigh Day in the clear as High Court throws out SRA appeal
Ruling likely to bring an end to epic prosecution over Iraqi claims which has cost at least £9m so far.
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News
Judges hearing traumatic cases to get extra emotional support
Professional support service has been designed to help judges before, during and after proceedings.
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Opinion
This Life? For 21st-century young lawyers, c'est la vie
The new generation of solicitors and barristers won’t remember This Life. But they’re probably living it.
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News
Another judge sanctioned over 'serious delay' in producing judgment
Formal advice issued days after another judge was sanctioned after a similar complaint was made.
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News
Solicitors celebrated at glittering Excellence Awards evening
Law Society’s annual awards recognised achievements of solicitors and firms - and the Secret Barrister.
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News
Home Office asks lawyers to help simplify immigration letters
Government acknowledges that the current system is complex and can be difficult to navigate.
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Feature
Data page – October 2018
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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News
Judge berates aggressive litigation tactics 'from an earlier era'
Legal advisers for the parties 'regularly give the appearance of taking turns to outdo their opponents in terms of lack of cooperation’.
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News
Government told to 'wake up' over family law chaos post-Brexit
House of Lords EU committee tells David Gauke that vulnerable children will be the victims of family justice uncertainty.
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Opinion
Busting legal myths in Europe
A comparative report on justice from the Council of Europe bursts the bubble of UK exceptionalism. Policymakers should study it
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News
LiP-friendly small claims portal on course for April 2020
Head of the organisation implementing the system says it is not as complicated as people think.
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News
MPs call for review of 'patchwork' laws on dangerous dogs
Government urgend to commission independent review of current laws by January.
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News
DIY probate provider ordered to halt 'limited offer' £29 claim
Advertising watchdog found cut-price offer had actually been in place for six years.
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News
SRA given green light to pursue £800,000 Blavo intervention costs
Court of Appeal says there were no grounds to set aside statutory demands served on John Blavo.
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News
Judge (partially) retains sanction for partial costs budget
But High Court ruling does allow for costs that had been agreed, as mistake was not deliberate.
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News
Munby troubled by Court of Protection cases being 'transferred up'
Former family division president says parents think senior judges will have more clout persuading public authorities to act.
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Law Report
15 October 2018
This week’s starred law reports include a jurisdictional dispute about where a divorce should take place, sexual orientation discrimination, medical negligence and local authority statutory powers.
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News
'What about quality?' Consumer watchdog bemoans focus on prices
Legal Services Consumer Panel says clients may be misled into equating high prices with better quality.