All Law Gazette articles in 19 June 2017 – Page 4
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NewsQueen's speech: Lidington says prison legislation not needed
Open letter from justice secretary says 'essential changes' are already under way.
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NewsAll aboard: firms win coveted spots on £50m rail panel
Specialist panel established to address specific requirements for Department for Transport.
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NewsSRA prosecution was 'political game' to attack human rights - Day
Cleared solicitor admits his firm made mistakes but questions the merits of bringing multi-million pound tribunal case.
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NewsGovernment acted unlawfully on pension divestment ban
High Court says parts of the guidance reflected broader political considerations including desire to advance UK foreign and defence policy.
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NewsAppeal allowed in EU state aid battle
Investors granted permission to appeal but request for security payment denied.
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NewsCharity wills judgment a 'damp squib', professor says
Solicitors for Elderly conference hears of lessons to be learned after Ilott v The Blue Cross and Ors.
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NewsFirm hire: Jenner & Block
Jenner & Block continue London expansion with hire of Elizabeth Shimmin.
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NewsEuropean court deals blow to law firm rescue vehicle
CJEU ruling on employee rights will make pre-pack administrations less attractive.
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NewsFirm hires: Carter Lemon Camerons LLP
Leading City law firm expands with appointment of european registered lawyer and a new partner.
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NewsSRA aware of stresses from 'compliance culture' burden
Regulator says simplification partly designed to make compliance easier for solicitors.
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NewsBSB says no to cab rank rule for public access
Regulator suggests that clients would try to invoke the rule for cases with little merit.
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News'Poorly equipped': probation inspectors criticise digital support
HM Inspectorate of Probation report says few staff in National Probation Service have functioning laptops.
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NewsMedical defenders: We need to talk about compensation costs
Medical Protection Society says spending on clinical negligence claims has reached critical point.
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News'Get your house in order': councils warned following £100k data fine
Former ICO deputy commissioner says local authorities continue to feature disproportionately among list of those who are fined.
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NewsSRA intervenes into Asons offshoot Coops Law
Regulator confirms it has shut down law firm, which was born out of the closure of Asons Solicitors
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NewsCity fears legal talent drain prompted by Brexit uncertainty
Freshfields consultant calls for immediate assurances on recognition and enforcement of judgments.
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NewsFirm hire: Blake Morgan
Blake Morgan strengthens commercial services team with appointment of new charities expert
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NewsJudicial independence key to post-Brexit success
Independence of judiciaries must be understood and recognised, says head of Chancery Division.
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NewsPromotions: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Debevoise names two new counsel and one international counsel