All Law Gazette articles in 22 May 2017 – Page 2
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Compensation fund payments to cover solicitor failings drop 42%
SRA reveals that replacing misappropriated legacies is biggest drain on fund.
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Fury over £5.48 immigration email charge
UK Visas and Immigration announces changes under new contract, which comes into force tomorrow.
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End DWP delays now, solicitor urges
Review into DWP’s Recovery from Estates section began last year.
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Two thirds of law firms dissatisfied with new business enquiries
Report shows 97% of firms receive at least one new enquiry per month - but 70% unimpressed with the quality.
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Cross examination of abused wife a 'stain' on justice system - judge
High Court judgment states that allowing mother to be questioned was abusive in itself.
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Barristers unpersuaded by new business models, BSB finds
Chambers model still preferred option, according to research for regulator.
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Promotions: Taylor Vinters
Taylor Vinters has made several promotions across its Cambridge and London offices, including three up to partner level.
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Lawyers make the grade in BAME 'power lists'
List celebrates the ’incredible achievements’ of the UK’s BAME community.
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Shareholder group's RBS action edges towards settlement
Parties expected to inform High Court that they wish to accept £200m offer.
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Banned conveyancer worked for three firms after changing name
Oonagh Grant, 57, sentenced to five years for stealing more than half a million pounds.
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Opinion
Globalisation news for lawyers
As Brexit threatens to damage cross-border legal practices, African societies are trying to form their own unions.
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Hogan Lovells boosts junior lawyers' pay
Newly qualifieds will now receive £75,000 on ’merit based pay model’.
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Flight delay firm expects busy week from £100m BA claims
Power surge caused planes to be grounded over the weekend affecting 75,000 passengers.
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Seriously injured say legal system is failing them
Claimants say lengthy process for securing vital compensation means they cannot move on with their lives.
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Defamation cases slump to nine-year low
Fall of 8% last year partly due to 2013 Defamation Act, research suggests.
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Opinion
A 'friendly' chat with a copper
Solicitors highlight the importance of legal representation when people voluntarily speak to police.
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CoA right to take stern line on McKenzie friend concept, solicitors say
Judgment says term ‘McKenzie friend’ is not appropriate in Court of Appeal’s Criminal Division.