All Law Gazette articles in 25 October 2021
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NewsOpen judicial training to FoI scrutiny, tribunal urged
Judicial College is not currently subject to the Freedom of Information Act.
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NewsEmails intercepted in £640,000 conveyancing fraud
Law Society, National Economic Crime Centre and National Crime Agency unveil anti-scam campaign.
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OpinionLetters roundup: 25 October 2021
Not-for-profit need for pro bono, City limits, and lateral flow testing: your letters to the editor.
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NewsBack to walk!
More than 8,500 walkers joined last week’s long-awaited return of the London Legal Walk.
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OpinionWhy cities are the building blocks of international law
Research Handbook on International Law and Cities | Edited by Helmut Philipp Aust and Janne E. Nijman
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FeatureTechnology: a community reunited
The return of Legal Geek as an in-person event gave the industry a chance to see how far lawtech has evolved during the pandemic.
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NewsEx-presidents leave Law Society Council
Chancery Lane’s governing Council saw 31 members, including three former Society presidents, step down at this month’s annual general meeting.
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NewsNews focus: Should the right to justice override the principle of transparency?
A claimant’s request for anonymity has renewed debate.
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OpinionWalking a tightrope
Inciting contempt for a class of people on the basis of their vocation is surely to be deplored in all circumstances.
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NewsProbate experts warn against online wills
Research firm predicts surge in contested probate cases as a result of online wills written during the pandemic.
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NewsBarrister who deceived wife for divorce loses disbarral challenge
High Court finds there was no procedural error or unfair finding in bar tribunal’s decision.
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NewsSerial LiP with conspiracy claims against 13 lawyers is ordered to stop
Judge says civil restraint order is necessary to protect both the claimant and the solicitors, and firms he pursues.
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NewsHogan Lovells wins partial victory in conflict claim
Ukrainian businessman is suing the international firm for alleged breaches of duty.