All Law Gazette articles in 23 July 2018
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News
Lawyers warned to uphold 'duty of candour' in court
Law Society reminds solicitors after government was found to have misled court in child refugee row.
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Opinion
Light touch is the right touch for AI regulation
A requirement for transparency is essential - but the regulatory framework must not stifle development.
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News
City giant creates new diversity, inclusion and wellbeing role
New hire Julie Thomas charged with attracting and retaining diverse employees.
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News
Ask the public if they want to Skype the judge - Munby
Departing family courts chief says a 'holistic' view should be taken on court closures.
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News
Referral fee contract made no claims promises, court rules
Personal injury firm had tried to sue intermediary for £4m breach of an obligation.
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News
Clifford Chance posts lower retention score
Magic circle firms open the autumn retention reporting season.
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Complaints about barristers on the rise
Regulator also reveals efforts to warn of McKenzie friend dangers.
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Firm wins refund judgment after mistakenly paying client £177k
South west practice claimed the difference back after defendant did not repay whole sum.
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Opinion
Sir James Munby retires: his best quotes
On the day that the outspoken family division president retires, the Gazette recalls some soundbites.
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News
Burford profits climb as litigation funding market keeps growing
International financier Burford says it has captured 60% of fast growing market.
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Munby reissues adoption guidance after reading tweet 'with considerable concern'
Family division president says adoption visits should take place outside normal court sitting hours.
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Choice of English court 'bizarre', billion-pound oligarch row told
Representatives for Igor Kolomoisky and Gennadiy Bogolyubov trying to have case thrown out.
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Police chief explains 'justice by algorithm' tool
Opening evidence session of technology and law commission hears from academics, lawyers and a controversial chief constable.
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Opinion
Why the Kit Kat trade mark row is far from over
Far from being thrown out, the contested trade mark application will now return to be considered by the EU Intellectual Property Office’s board of appeal.
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News
'Cancel the holiday - I've got insurance figures to exploit'
Our justice secretary is able to reap the benefits of policies not even enacted yet.
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Criminal legal aid fragility putting rights at risk - MPs
House of Commons justice select committee says an independent review must be completed by March 2020.