All Law Gazette articles in 25 February 2019
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NewsUniversity claims legal first with 'student law firm'
SHU Law will operate from Sheffield Hallam University.
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OpinionLetters roundup - 25 February 2019
DPAs, a HMCPSI survey, freelancer solicitors, and local authority child care lawyers: your letters to the editor.
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NewsRoll up, roll up to hear judges for £60 a pop
That entry fee might include wine and canapes, but Obiter is tempted by how far the amount would go at the well-known bakery chain on the way to the event.
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News‘Unknown driver’ clarity after Supreme Court ruling in insurer case
Lord Sumption rejected the argument that an at-fault driver could be sued under a pseudonym or description.
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NewsMediator claims online dispute first to be settled by algorithm
Graham Ross said web tool SmartsettleONE resolved a case in the new Online Civil Money Claims Court.
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ProfileLawyer in the news: Matthew Bonye
Partner and head of real estate dispute resolution at Herbert Smith Freehills, London.
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NewsNew death certificate cost rise hits executors
General Register Office increased cost of obtaining a certificate online from £4 to £11.
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FeatureConduct unbecoming
What has changed since the #MeToo movement reached the legal profession? Eduardo Reyes reflects on a turbulent year for allegations, high-profile departures – and resistance to change
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: February’s Council meeting
Brexit, legal aid, employment law and probate were all discussed.
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NewsWistful days of no Latin
Lord Burnett of Maldon reflected last week on how far the judiciary has come.
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NewsOn doctor’s orders – a new line of work
Mackrell Turner Garrett has followed in the footsteps of US law firms with the unveiling of its cannabis law department.
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News‘Jury still out’ on DPAs following Tesco failure
Effectiveness of deferred prosecution agreements was questioned after the trial of three former Tesco directors collapsed.
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NewsNews focus: Lawtech - mind the gap
A natural aversion to risk and a heavier regulatory burden mean lawtech startups struggle to attract law firm customers and find it difficult to progress beyond the ‘innovation’ stage.
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NewsReporting harassment incidents and outcomes should be mandatory, urges lawyer
Managing director of Didlaw says harassment should be taken into same ’name and shame’ territory as gender pay regulations.
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OpinionMind your language
Criticism of the Legal Services Board stems from its poorly worded objectives.
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NewsTorn off a stipe by living legend
Judge Michael Johnstone could and did reduce some advocates to tears.
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ProfileMinority report
Wesley Gryk gave up a lucrative career as a Wall Street corporate lawyer to take up the mantle of penniless asylum seekers and the rights of lesbian and gay couples. Jonathan Rayner met him