All Law Gazette articles in 23 March 2020
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News
Firm’s fond tribute to solicitor who died from Covid-19 complications
Jon Jacob’s commitment to clients and his profession was ‘second to none’.
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Profile
Lawyers in lockdown: stories from the frontline
‘Difficult commute this morning. Fell over the dogs in the kitchen en route to my desk.'
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News
Womble Bond Dickinson sees off landowner’s ‘wasteful’ negligence claim
Owner of Edinburgh Woollen Mill had accused international firm over advice on criminal charge.
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News
Housing possession proceedings suspended for 90 days
Housing solicitors highlighted inconsistent approaches taken by county courts across the country.
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News
Coronavirus: Over half of court buildings to close
A priority network of 158 buildings will remain open for essential face-to-face hearings.
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Opinion
Out of sight, law firms fear financial disaster
Thousands of law firm workers could be furloughed by cashed-strapped firms.
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News
Delay completions until lockdown ends, conveyancers advised
Law Society says government guidance provides much-needed clarity but further issues remain.
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News
DWF leads slide in law firm shares
International firm admits growth will be below expectations.
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News
Barristers cool on emergency measures for self-employed
Bar Council will raise the £50,000 profit cap with the Treasury and the Ministry of Justice.
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Opinion
Criminal defenders on the frontline
The Law Society is concentrating on lobbying to ensure a safe environment for criminal practitioners.
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News
Criminal court backlog reaches two-year high
Number of outstanding Crown court cases now stands at 37,434.
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News
Litigators plead for rule changes to ease coronavirus burden
Civil Procedure Rule Committee poised to amend rules, but lawyers say they need action now.
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Opinion
Rise of domestic abuse during the Covid-19 crisis
Isolation and lockdown means victims do not have access to support networks such as schools, workplaces, families or neighbours.
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Opinion
Please be fair to trainees
Open letter from junior lawyers to firms as impact of Covid-19 felt.
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News
Coronavirus: Firm announces 10% salary cut for higher earners
Knights takes swift action to reduce costs as it enters a period of uncertainty.
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News
Solicitors seek urgent clarity over ongoing conveyancing work
Government spokesperson says buyers should delay moving home where possible.
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News
Online LPC exams may be possible, SRA concedes
Solicitors Regulation Authority says it is relaxing assessment requirements for all parts of the LPC.
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News
Listed Gateley cancels dividend as coronavirus hits
Law firm reassures the market it remains a resilient and well-balanced business.
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News
Solicitor retires after half a century with same firm
Lewis Isaacs is to formally retire after 50 years with Cambridge-headquartered Hewitsons.