All Law Gazette articles in 16 January 2017
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Brexit to hit UK M&A activity in 2017, global firm predicts
Baker McKenzie forecasts slow year before 'notable upswing' in 2018.
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NewsCity solicitors help keep law centre afloat
The City of London Solicitors’ Company has pledged £30,000 over three years to help support a dedicated debt advice worker at Haringey Law Centre.
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FeatureLegal technology: a gap in AI
Artificial intelligence trailblazers in law firms must look to other industries for ideas.
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ProfileJudicial review battle over assisted dying
Yogi Amin represents motor-neurone disease sufferer Noel Conway in a JR that could result in a change to the law on assisted dying.
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OpinionChanging offices
Brexit is not the only constitutional issue of our time – the roles of attorney general and lord chancellor must be addressed.
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Opinion
Immigration chaos inevitable
Those responsible for increasing the level of tribunal hearings should have checked to see if there were enough judges willing to sit.
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Law Society concern over ‘ghost’ solicitor compliance
The Law Society has voiced concern at new government requirements to tackle the issue of ‘ghost’ duty solicitors, following the latest deadline in the procurement process for criminal legal aid contracts. ‘Ghosts’ are solicitors whose details are used to obtain duty solicitor slots but who do not carry out the ...
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FeatureLocal government: cuts to library provision
When local authorities plan to reduce, restructure or rationalise library services, litigation often results.
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NewsDenial: Penguin suit
Film portrayal of David Irving libel action breaks new ground for Hollywood.
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FeatureIran: open door?
Iran is the biggest new market to re-enter the global economy in decades. But foreign businesses and their advisers still face formidable obstacles.
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OpinionElite law firms play for high stakes
No firm is too big to fail in this highly competitive space.
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NewsEmployment tribunal penalties falling short
Business minister admits that just £17,704 has been paid in financial penalties since they were enabled in April 2014.
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NewsMemory lane
Should the Law Society be encouraged to take an urgent initiative, bearing in mind the rapid growth of the internet?
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NewsImmigration judge enraged by law firm’s ‘blackmail’
Counsel warned that it is not their duty to defend instructing solicitors who have failed to conduct cases properly.