All Law Gazette articles in 2 August 2021 – Page 7
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OpinionImproving social mobility will help people succeed on merit
Law Society social mobility ambassador Alice Kinder examines social mobility in the profession and what must be done to improve it.
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NewsSupreme Court dismisses appeal in economic duress case
Family-owned travel company cannot rescind a new agreement for a lawful act, justices rule.
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NewsObituary: Julian Young - a solicitor always willing to step up to the mark
Tributes paid to criminal law solicitor and West London Law Society president, who died on 15 August.
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NewsFirm hire: Gherson launches dispute resolution practice with new appointment
Edward Miller joins the firm as a director.
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NewsDAC Beachcroft celebrates seventh year of growth
Profit per member also increased by 19% to around £700,000.
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NewsJudge issued with 'formal advice' over sexist comment
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says judge apologised to counsel.
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NewsBCLP offers sector-specific training contracts
International firm also hopes to recuit more undergraduates for its year-long placement scheme.
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NewsMany divorcing couples not offered ADR despite benefits
A quarter of divorcees wished they had done mediation or arbitration, according to law firm survey.
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NewsAnexo shares slide after takeover is called off
Owner of PI firm Bond Turner unable to recommend offer to shareholders.
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NewsMammoth Mastercard class action gets green light
Competition Appeal Tribunal grants first ever collective proceedings order in Merricks v Mastercard.
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News'We live hidden': frightened Afghan judge pleads for help
Letter shared by Bar Council reveals fears that judges in Afghanistan will be killed.
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FeatureSolicitors' PII: Looking beyond the headlines
What should law firms expect in terms of a rate increase at their next renewal - and is there a risk they won’t get cover at all?
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NewsM&A specialist in line for Law Society presidency
Nick Emmerson takes office as deputy vice president in October.
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NewsCPS embarks on summer hiring spree
National campaign could exacerbate shortage of criminal defence lawyers.
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NewsSuper regulator approves individual PC fee cut
Individual fee set at £266 while the Compensation Fund contribution will be £40.
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NewsIn focus: Class action lawsuits go mainstream
Actions by large claimant groups are making headway in the court system of England and Wales.
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NewsNew cooperation in clinical negligence claims could last beyond pandemic
Parties have made greater use of service by email and remote settlement meetings during lockdown.
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OpinionMother in law: Back to school
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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NewsFirm hire: Business crime lawyer joins Reeds Solicitors
Neil Williams will head the firm’s complex crime team in London.