All Law Gazette articles in 21 May 2018 – Page 3
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London commercial courts warned over ‘complacency’
Challengers include several EU ciities as well as Dubai and Qatar.
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Gauke: criminal bar's action to disrupt the courts is unacceptable
Lord chancellor says the government is taking 'all necessary steps' to ensure legal representation is available.
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Law firm manager paid client £5k to cover his own mistake
Leading PI practice Bott and Co pays ‘substantial’ amounts to cover failings of former manager.
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Courts Bill resurrected, with judges to hand over 'routine' functions
Justice minister says legislation will make courts easier to use, more efficient and fit for the digital age.
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Cyber-warfare: retaliation would be lawful, says UK
Attorney general warns that 'hostile actors' cannot strike at UK computer systems without consequence.
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Third woman in less than a decade to become Bar Council vice-chair
Amanda Pinto QC has been elected vice-chair while Richard Atkins will become chair in 2019.
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We shouldn't celebrate a protectionist GDPR
In seeing off the data cowboys, Europe risks stifling innovation.
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Oxford University admits 11 black law students in three years
Figures also show almost level playing field in applicants from private and state schools.
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Multi service ABS continues rapid growth with Manchester acquisition
Knights 1759 has grown quickly since it ditched the traditional partnership model with private equity backing.
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Judge rails at 'festival of mendacity' in case where truth was 'lifestyle choice'
Mr Justice Turner hits out at 'rich display of competitive dishonesty' in litigation.
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Fixed fees hitting firms in the pocket already, survey finds
Annual benchmarking report shows fee earners being replaced as costs pressure bites.
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Legal aid housing changes required due to court closures, High Court told
A quarter of housing possession court duty schemes have been affected.
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Judges' bar boycott 'bullying' may force solicitors to take action
Justice select committee told of unqualified staff conducting hearings and an unrepresented defendant receiving a life sentence.
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Opinion
Beware the growing mistrust in lawyers
Magic circle firms have been facing scrutiny from House of Commons committees of late.