All Law Gazette articles in 20 February 2017
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News
Domestic violence evidence requirement removed
Law Society welcomes government decision to remove five-year time limit.
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Fixed costs ‘in doubt’ after High Court backs budgeting regime
Mrs Justice Carr agrees that a budget fixed the amount of recoverable costs, which should be reduced only if there is good reason.
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Convicted cocaine-supplying barrister is disbarred
Omar Khan disbarred after conviction over cocaine supply.
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‘One of the outstanding family lawyers of our generation’ – tribute to Sir Nicholas Wall
Sir James Munby, president of the Family Division, pays tribute to his predecessor Sir Nicholas Wall.
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MoJ to introduce allowance to stop judges quitting
Judicial Attitudes Survey highlighted low morale as a result of ‘inadequate’ pay and pension.
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UKIP MP’s patent court warning fails to find support
Douglas Carswell tables early day motion warning against ratification of Unified Patent Court.
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Neuberger fears workloads forcing ‘refuseniks’ away from senior judiciary
Appointment to High Court 'significantly less attractive than it was'.
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Partner profits flat at Hogan Lovells
Firm claims solid performance in a 'relatively flat and uncertain market'.
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Barristers ‘not there to empathise’ with youth criminals, regulator told
Bar Standards Board members debate guidelines for youth court advocacy.
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NHSLA invites firms to fight over £544m contracts
Existing contracts for the provision of legal services set to end in May.
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CMS Nabarro Olswang reveals European closures
Olswang to lose offices in Paris and Brussels ahead of merger going live.
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Solicitors unite to oppose fee cuts
Law Society and practitioner groups issue position statement over litigators graduated fee scheme.
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City firms’ trainee retention rates falling
Top City firms begin to post spring retention rates.
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Top legal aid firm rebuked over referral payments
Duncan Lewis agrees to publication of regulatory settlement agreement following SRA investigation.
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Courts bill: whiplash plans will clog up courts to boost insurer profits, says Law Society
Chancery Lane hotly disputes the government narrative underpinning the proposals.
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Courts bill: claimants ‘extremely disappointed’ by PI reforms
Insurers tell lawyers to get off the ‘gravy train’ – but solicitors warn of dire consequences for victims.
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Courts bill: domestic violence cross-examination pledge
Use of virtual hearings to be extended.
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High Court awards £2 damages to claimants who wanted £15m
Judge says compensation not required where there has been no financial loss.
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Top divorce lawyer Stowe pockets 'over £10m' after selling firm to private equity
Investment will result in up to 30 new offices being opened for divorce law specialist firm.
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Opinion
Will PI lawyers be grateful for small mercies?
Liz Truss has made the closure of some firms inevitable, but it could have been worse.