All Law Gazette articles in 2 August 2021 – Page 10
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NewsMoJ cleared of age discrimination for turning down candidate over 55
Claimant had a long and successful career as a judge’s clerk but was turned down for role last year.
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NewsTemporary operating hours: ‘the straw that will break the camel’s back’
Senior criminal defence practitioner tells legal aid lawyers she and many others are already absolutely exhausted.
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NewsSolicitor charged with contaminating supermarket food with blood
Leoaai Elghareeb appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this afternoon.
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NewsEx-attorney general Cox earning £468,000 a year as law firm consultant
Sir Geoffrey Cox also received six-figure sum from legal work, according to register of members’ interests.
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OpinionRTA portal has worked better than expected, but there’s still much to do
The Ministry of Justice must respond to the pressing need for ADR in the whiplash claims process.
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NewsSustainability crisis deepens as solicitors quit emergency court scheme
Legal Aid Agency has identified 'access' issues on housing possession court schemes across the country.
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NewsLawyers urge UK government to help stranded Afghan judge
Court proceedings possible in bid to secure visa for judge who has been forced into hiding.
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News‘Brilliant mind and big heart’: Tributes pour in for barrister
Chambers pays tribute to Richard Viney following cycling accident last week.
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NewsLegal profession ushers in Solicitors Qualifying Exam
From today, aspiring solicitors will complete two sets of assessments and two years of qualifying work experience. But concerns about diversity remain unresolved.
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OpinionHands off our private lives
Professional organisations now aim to turn lawyers into active citizens beyond the office.
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NewsFirm hires: Sidley Austin welcomes three partners
Private equity partners Dan Graham and Paul Dunbar and global finance partner Emilie Stewart join the London team.
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NewsTribunal rules student wrongly believed she was employed by firm
Claimant even turned up at offices of firm but was told she would need to make an appointment.
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NewsTrevor Sterling: 'I want to see the second black senior partner now'
The Gazette speaks to the solicitor who left school at 17 and went on to make history.
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NewsMoJ pushes on with court fee increases despite majority opposition
Income will go towards HMCTS running cost and 'ensure that the courts and tribunals can continue to deliver access to justice for all'.
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NewsYemen: Barrister asks ICC to open 'war crimes' investigation
Application made despite 'key protagonists' not being parties to the Hague court.
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OpinionComplicity in mass loss of life? Extinction Rebellion takes on City lawyers
Lawyers must balance their professional obligations against other imperatives, argues climate change activist Tim Crosland.
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NewsFirm hires: Number of senior appointments at Guest Walker
York-based firm has been based on the Shambles for over 35 years.
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NewsPI claim to proceed despite tribunal settlement
Court rejects submission that second claim in civil courts is abuse of process.