All Law Gazette articles in 19 October 2020
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NewsSFO tries to lift the veil on deferred prosecutions
Guidance sets out what agency expects from companies looking to co-operate.
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NewsFirm promotions: Partner appointments at BLM
Insurance risk and commercial law specialist promotes 12 associates to partner.
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NewsSlater and Gordon puts roles at risk as business continues evolution
Fee earners in the national firm's employment and family departments likely to be affected.
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NewsSolicitors sworn in as High Court judges
Lord chief justice says latest additions to senior bench should be celebrated.
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NewsLegal sector welcomes Japan trade deal
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed in Tokyo.
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NewsTechnology could widen law centre catchment areas, says MoJ minister
Alex Chalk tells Westminster Hall debate his department wants to improve remote delivery of advice.
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NewsPC renewals extended as solicitors report IT 'nightmare'
Regulator concedes this year’s renewal period has been ‘particularly challenging’.
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OpinionTaking the next step
We must acknowledge society has a long way to go to achieve racial equality and commit to that journey in solidarity with those seeking to address injustices.
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FeatureBlack men who inspire me in the legal profession
I would encourage any black professionals to mentor a younger black person - you could be the first black role model an aspiring student will meet.
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NewsHealth fears for jailed Iranian human rights lawyer
Supporters of Nasrin Sotoudeh say she has serious cardiac and pulmonary conditions after being on hunger strike.
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NewsLinklaters pledges to do better on racial diversity
Magic circle firm's race action plan includes 'aspirational' trainee and partnership targets.
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NewsSolicitor who joked about Ku Klux Klan fined £30k by tribunal
Practitioner who said he had 'old fashioned' sense of humour and also told racist joke is allowed to remain in practice.
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NewsHuman rights body raises concern over digital working
Technology has become an integral part of the delivery of justice services, Council of Europe benchmarking finds.
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OpinionA record of firsts
Achievements of people of African and Caribbean ancestry should be acknowledged, remembered and celebrated.
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NewsSRA to pay interim £40k costs after ‘lamentable’ prosecution
Regulator waited more than three years to interview witness who was at the heart of allegations.
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NewsJunior lawyers welcome SDT leniency for suffering solicitor
JLD expresses hope that regulators will take note of latest tribunal decision.
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NewsSRA to recover less than 30% of prosecution costs in Bakers case
Regulator faces £137,000 legal bill after high profile prosecution of firm and three former leaders.
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NewsLCJ wades in to immigration row
Lord Burnett of Maldon expresses regret at 'minority of lawyers' supporting 'abusive late legal challenges'.
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NewsFirm hire: MCG Solicitors joins City firm Spencer West
All six of the Marylebone-based team will be making the move.