All Law Gazette articles in 19 February 2018
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News
Green light for Hawking's NHS judicial review
Judge says case is of sufficient public interest to require a limit on costs liability.
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News
Society seeks views on disclosure failures
Chancery Lane says case studies will highlight extent of the problem as MPs begin inquiry.
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Profession calls for properly funded legal aid system after advocacy fee reform
Ministry of Justice publishes revised proposals for work done by criminal advocates, but critics say it's not enough.
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Firm hire: Claire Hamilton
Claire Hamilton joins Vincents Solicitors as head of the Chorley office.
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News
Pro-Brexit lawyers 'less willing' to speak out
Internationalist case for leaving the EU still needs to be made, retired judge tells ‘brains for Brexit’ event.
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Evicted? New housing court which could sideline solicitors
Government is looking at court and tribunal users' experiences, including how long it takes for cases to complete.
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Opinion
Covering the cost of legal aid deficiencies
Access to justice concerns often centre around the most vulnerable, but we should not forget about the 'just about managing' families.
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News
Leading firms boost cash piles by 75% in five years
Top 100's retained earnings amounted to £1.4bn last year, new figures reveal.
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'That's not cool!' City firm promotes office safe-word
Travers Smith says it is encouraging staff to call out inappropriate language.
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Opinion
The likely Brexit outcome for solicitors
What will the future look like for solicitors in a post-Brexit Britain?
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News
One in 10 law firms ‘significantly’ affected by Brexit - survey
A survey says that just one in 10 law firms is being significantly impacted by Brexit.
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Claimant lawyers hail landmark asbestos risk ruling
Appeal court says case must be remitted to a judge for determination on liability.
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Local authority consortium giant expands advice panel
EM LawShare says six law firms' reappointment highlights its success.
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BSB reins in price publishing plan under pressure from chambers
Proposals approved during meeting of bar regulator's board following consultation earlier this year.
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Discount rate change cost us £22m in profits, says insurer
Leading firm uses financial results roundup to renew call for more certainty and clarity from government.
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Mother faces £20,000 costs bill despite successfully challenging care order
Court of Appeal says local authorities cannot make up for legal aid funding deficiencies.
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Feature
Reform needed to protect cohabiting couples
It’s time the law caught up with the social shift toward cohabitation.
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Opinion
Learning from failure: even unsuccessful legal innovations have payoffs
Sue Bramall discusses the need for learning from failure in order to create successful legal innovations.
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New sentencing guidelines reflect seriousness of domestic abuse
Crown Prosecution Service says domestic abuse accounts for one in 10 crimes.