All Law Gazette articles in 2 October 2017
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News
MoJ begins work to address racial divide in justice system
Measures introduced as part of Theresa May’s wider audit of how public services treat people from minority ethnic groups.
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News
Firm trains 'first aiders' to protect staff mental health
Insurance practice believed to be the first law firm to establish dedicated in-house support team.
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News
Judge warns against 'hindsight' to justify indemnity costs
Courts will not seek to punish losing parties in civil actions without good cause.
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News
Compliance rate improves among legal aid firms
LAA chief hears plea for ‘reasonable and proportionate’ contract management process.
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News
Study backs damages cuts to save NHS from costs crisis
Review finds the cost of claims is rising by 10% every year and per head costs twice as much as in the USA.
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Feature
First-mover advantage for firms that adapt to Brexit world
Cross-border connectivity will help law firms prosper post-Brexit.
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News
Brexit: thinktank sets out Court of Justice options
CJEU would not be neutral in resolving future disputes, warns Institute for Government.
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Bar to consult on scrapping LGBT reporting restrictions
Regulator says current rules have resulted in ’very low disclosure’ of sexual orientation.
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News
Don't penalise duty solicitor firms acting in good faith, Society tells LAA
Chancery Lane expresses concern over interpretation of 14-hour requirement to tackle 'ghost' solicitors.
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Opinion
Let the market - not the SRA - force price transparency
The best firms are already being innovative – so why take away their competitive advantage?
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Feature
The NAO does not understand clinical negligence
Clinical negligence lawyers everywhere will have been disappointed - albeit not surprised - by the findings of a long-awaited NAO report.
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News
Law firms lead the way as family-friendly employers
Crown Prosecution Service and Ministry of Justice also make work-life balance charity's top 30.
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News
Going west: Simmons & Simmons eyes Irish office post-Brexit
International firm is third City firm to announce plans to open in Irish capital.
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High Court rejects assisted death judicial review for second time
Disappointed campaigners highlight confirmation that the court has the authority to declare law incompatible with human rights.
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News
Our legal services are 'GREAT', UK tells Singapore
Government campaign promotes England and Wales (and Edinburgh) as jurisdictions of choice.
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News
Court confusion adds to homelessness risk for vulnerable clients
Government says Lambeth County Court will temporarily stay open as a hearings-only centre.
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Litigation funder eyes Asian market with $150m investment
Australia-based company to fund litigation in Asia, Australia, Canada and Europe.