All Law Gazette articles in 20 May 2019 – Page 3
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NewsAccountancy body wins right to regulate oaths
Lord chancellor throws a bone to ICAEW after court spurns bid to regulate reserved activities.
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OpinionRestrictive covenants: a win-win for partner mobility
Firms must consider carefully the most effective way to protect their interests when a partner decides to leave.
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NewsTrainee solicitor banned after cocaine find while on duty
William Mawdsley was dismissed by his firm five months into his training period.
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NewsListed pioneer Gateley's income tops £100m
Acquisition pipeline ’remains strong’, firm says in trading statement.
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NewsClaims firm folded when CFA delays choked off cashflow
London practice ran into trouble - and borrowed millions - when claims over faulty cavity wall insulation did not settle.
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NewsGCs unveil tactics to make external firms diverse
Network builds on open letter in which it threatened to withhold millions.
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NewsFinalists for legal aid 'Oscars' revealed
Practitioners celebrate nominations day after UN envoy highlights impact of cuts on society's poorest.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in Law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: dealing with opponents.
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NewsVeteran solicitor rebuked for public comment to blind client
Essex practitioner apologised immediately for comment 'made in a moment of frustration'.
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NewsCriminal barristers vote on one-day walkout
Barristers are expected to walk out of all criminal trials and hearings on 1 July, in escalation of row over pay.
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NewsPrince Charles tells GCs: you must act on climate change
Prince of Wales says general counsel are uniquely placed to respond to the growing threat.
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Human rights lawyer shot dead in Colombia
Paula Andrea Rosero Ordóñez is the latest victim of escalating violence after receiving threats to her life.
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Feature‘In a very short time a great many She Bears’
Excerpts from Solicitors Journal 1919 show an attitude towards women in the profession that still casts a shadow today.
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NewsInsurer's failure exposes costs conflict as NHS defendants dig in
LAMP Insurance was a casualty of a wider dispute between claimant firms and NHS trusts.
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NewsA solicitor prime minister? Don't risk your shirt
The bookies are offering 5/1 on Dominic Raab following in the footsteps of David Lloyd George.
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Law ReportLicence to occupy premises: security of tenure
Appeal dismissed against decision that claimant’s agreement with local authority for occupation of licensed property was not an agreement that attracted security of tenure provisions.
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NewsFirm promotions: Trio of legal director appointments at Rahman Ravelli
Neil Williams, Nicola Sharp and Syedur Rahman were all previously senior associates at the firm.
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Law ReportReinsurance: scope of indemnity
Appellant reinsurer’s appeal allowed against arbitrator’s decision in indemnity claim case.
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NewsPI firms offered exit route with 'no need' for due diligence
Market uncertainty continues in personal injury sector as firms prepare for changes next April.
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NewsMunby's concerns prompt fresh guidance on special guardians
Practitioners told that late entrants to care proceedings must be realistic.