All Law Gazette articles in 22 May 2017 – Page 5
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NewsShiner did wrong - but torture is worse, says veteran rights campaigner
Critics of the behaviour of lawyers pursuing claims against British troops in Iraq should look at the bigger picture, a leading civil rights lawyer said last night. Referring to disgraced former solicitor Phil Shiner, Clive Stafford Smith, founder of the advocacy group Reprieve, said: 'Phil did some things he shouldn’t ...
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NewsDefence firm in 'second class stamp' debacle responds to judge
Case highlights challenges faced by practitioners over late changes to court listings.
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NewsSir Cliff gets courts boost after police row settled
Singer settles with South Yorkshire Police, though BBC will have to reveal details of source.
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NewsCoA 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.
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OpinionA 'friendly' chat with a copper
Solicitors highlight the importance of legal representation when people voluntarily speak to police.
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NewsDefamation cases slump to nine-year low
Fall of 8% last year partly due to 2013 Defamation Act, research suggests.
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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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NewsFlight 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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NewsHogan Lovells boosts junior lawyers' pay
Newly qualifieds will now receive £75,000 on ’merit based pay model’.
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OpinionGlobalisation 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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NewsBanned 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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NewsShareholder group's RBS action edges towards settlement
Parties expected to inform High Court that they wish to accept £200m offer.
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NewsLawyers make the grade in BAME 'power lists'
List celebrates the ’incredible achievements’ of the UK’s BAME community.
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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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NewsBarristers unpersuaded by new business models, BSB finds
Chambers model still preferred option, according to research for regulator.
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NewsCross 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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NewsTwo 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.