All Law Gazette articles in 19 March 2018
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Law Society hits out at regulator's 'demolition' of client protections
Chancery Lane says plans outlined in SRA consultation on indemnity insurance and the compensation fund are ‘utterly misguided’.
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Opinion
Oasis in a desert
The law centre network today welcomes a new constituent, in Suffolk, which aims to irrigate a legal aid desert.
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Sexual harassment: non-disclosure agreements to open MPs' inquiry
Solicitors to give evidence before the Commons women and equalities committee on Wednesday.
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Legal tech: A&O launches training scheme for 'law firm of the future'
Four successful applicants will work in various departments at the magic circle firm.
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Chambers announces direct action over 'crumbling' criminal justice system
Garden Court Chambers to begin action from 1 April.
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Inns to retain 'essential role' in bar training
Bar regulator backtracks on proprosals to limit role played by the four Inns of Court.
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Make a will in 10 minutes and bypass solicitors, self-styled disruptor urges
Beyond aims to make life easier for people preparing their will and funeral.
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Gender pay gap soars after City giant breaks ranks to include partners
Inclusion of equity partners sees pay gap almost treble.
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Opinion
Why there’s nothing wrong in gold-plating trust in solicitors
Consumers should not be driven away by expensive rules, but don’t underestimate the lure of reassurance.
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News
Barrister suspended for broadcasting false claims against fellow barrister
Forz Khan repeated ‘serious allegations’ against another barrister that were not true.
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Claims firm loses latest challenge over costs recovery
Latest battle between claimant firm and their former client over costs.
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Plug the gaps that emerge during LASPO review, MPs tell Gauke
House of Commons justice select committee letter also highlights digital concerns.
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Munby on warpath over cross-examination and practice directions
President of the family division says the case for reform is overwhelming.
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Opinion
Should Latham chief have stood down over sex messages?
Reflections on Latham and Watkins’s removal of their global chair for 'communications of a sexual nature'.
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Solicitor 'more comfortable' at bar claims dual practice first
Peter Causton believes he is unique in holding simultaneous practising certificates in England and Wales.
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Claimant lawyers will lose £81m a year as insurers pocket huge windfall - MoJ
Impact assessment estimates that civil liability reforms will see insurers bank hundreds of millions - as claimant lawyers are told to look elsewhere for work.
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Firms on notice after collapse of indemnity insurer
Around 200 England and Wales firms are covered by the Dublin-registered company.
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Hale: let's start appointing more judges from different backgrounds
Supreme Court president says example is the best way to change recruitment attitudes.