All Law Gazette articles in 20 July 2020
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News
Video-witnessed wills to be legalised under temporary SI
Reforms to be backdated to 31 January 2020, when first UK coronavirus case was confirmed.
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Firm hire: Osbornes Law recruits contentious trusts specialist
Katie de Swarte joins the London firm as associate.
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Busy tribunal dealing with ever-more complicated cases
In 2019, the tribunal sat for 308 days and heard 144 cases; in 2018 it sat for 266 days to hear 168 cases.
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'Ambitious plans': HFW reports record growth
City firm has completed 11 international office openings, mergers and associations since 2016.
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Simmons & Simmons celebrates profit growth
Profits rise by 6% but international firm predicts ‘difficult times’ ahead.
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Most Irwin Mitchell staff going back full-time - but partner pay still reduced
Talks ongoing with staff at national firm about continuing on furlough or working reduced hours.
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SFO defends charging decisions as caseload drops
Agency fulfilled its duty in pursuing matters that have been prosecuted, says director.
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Union pledges to support students looking to sue BSB
Bar school students accuse regulator of discrimination over its handling of exams.
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Counsel fee denied after RTA claim settles day before trial
Defendant successfully sees off £1,200 claimed for brief fee and skeleton argument.
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Plugging gaps in legal aid provision will be tough, says LAA
Legal Aid Agency says pandemic could affect efforts to maintain services across all procurement areas.
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Opinion
Mother in law: Work friends are important
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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Court attendees in England asked to wear masks from next week
New guidance requires lawyers to wear face coverings in all public areas - but not courtrooms themselves.
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Opinion
A call for pro bono
Need for legal help has probably never been greater from a sector that has been catapulted online.
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News
Bank deal gives claims giant 'headroom' as profits plummet
Underlying earnings in the first half of 2020 expected to fall from £3.4m to as little as £1m.
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A&O takes on 93% of trainees
All trainees who applied to qualify have been offered NQ positions.
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Law Report
Family proceedings: Maintenance order
English court has jurisdiction to make maintenance order in favour of party to a marriage where relevant divorce proceedings have been conducted in Scotland.
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'Not just about the professionals': Buckland defends extended court hours
Lord chancellor acknowledges impact on lawyers but says controversial measure is also about safety.
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In for the distance: south east firm celebrates 450 years
In 1570, a curate of Tonbridge Parish Church set up a legal practice. Times have moved on, but Thomson Snell & Passmore is still in business.