All Law Gazette articles in 20 May 2019 – Page 3
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Claims 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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Listed pioneer Gateley's income tops £100m
Acquisition pipeline ’remains strong’, firm says in trading statement.
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Trainee 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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Restrictive 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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Accountancy 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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Firm promotions: Senior appointments at Express Solicitors ahead of legislation changes
Promotions come as part of firm’s strategy to deal with whiplash reforms next year.
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FDACs to grow after government pledges £15m to keep children out of care
Children minister says substance-abuse problem-solving courts stop vulnerable families from spiralling out of control.
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Lawyers urged to crack down on money laundering before governments intervene
International Bar Association proposes what it says are stricter rules for the profession in light of the Panama papers revelations.
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Regulators should 'incentivise' lawtech - consumer panel
Incentives should be part of a ‘robust regulatory framework’. Says regulator.
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Opinion
A Facebook court? Our legal system needs to catch up
The UK’s national laws and legal systems are not prepared to cope with borderless cyberspace.
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Employment law head is a lifesaver
Elissa Thursfield of Gamlins Law becomes first ever female helmsman at her local lifeboat station.
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Law centre JR prompts Home Office to clarify immigration support
Guidance and application form published a month before judicial review was due to be heard.
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Litigants in person making PI claims face 'bewildering' choice, says MedCo
Calls to simplify process for securing a medical report following an RTA - but who exactly is going to pay?
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Linklaters launches pilot scheme for disadvantaged students
Students on the Linklaters programme will receive £6,000, as well as work experience and one-to-one mentoring.
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MPs hear lawyers roundly condemn ‘cost-saving’ court reforms
Barrister cites the case of a modern slavery victim who was deprived of damages because of a court blunder.
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Firm hire: Private client partner strengthens Blake Morgan's south coast team
Paula Shea is based in the firm’s Southampton office.
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Insurance policies in doubt after key ATE provider fails
LAMP Insurance seeks to enter liquidation, with policyholders told to find alternative protection.
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High Court showdown over facial recognition technology begins
Liberty says police force deployed the software at the 2017 Champions League final and Ed Sheeran concerts.
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Dishonest claimant facing contempt charge as court rails at PI fraud tactics
Former Asons client discontinued case when the game was up, but court insists matter should not end there.
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Listed law firm expects profits to double in debut year
Knights states in trading update that its net debt of £14.1m is ’significantly better’ than expected.