All Law Gazette articles in 26 February 2018
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OpinionWhy is an error a ‘blunder’?
Cartoonish language should be avoided when discussing medical negligence if we are to move to a truly transparent learning culture.
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NewsAlgorithm takes seconds over contracts
Today sees the publication of a study showing an algorithm beating experienced lawyers in what is billed as ‘real world’ legal work.
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FeatureEducation: Ready for anything?
Two-year degrees, paying more to do Law, learning to code – aspiring lawyers have more to think about than the ‘super-exam’.
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OpinionBase reform on fact not whim
Qamar Anwar calls for a debate about how personal injury victims are treated and the way in which insurers operate.
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OpinionBuilding blocks of learning
Joshua Pugsley reviews Russell Hewitson’s Residential Conveyancing Practice: a guide for support staff and paralegals, published by Law Society Publishing.
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NewsTop firms stand by gender pay carve-out
Top firms have defended their decision to exclude partners from mandatory data on gender pay gaps.
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NewsLawyers ‘compromised’ over tribunal cases
The Gazette has learned that a local authority insisted that lawyers win 70% of its special educational needs (SEN) tribunal cases through contractual demands.
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NewsNew patent court in doubt as German challenge looms
IP professionals say that plans to create an EU unified court for patent litigation could be jeopardised if a court challenge is not heard swiftly.
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FeatureDispute resolution: Changing litigation culture
The Shorter Trials Scheme deserves to become a routine feature of dispute resolution.
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OpinionClean-living manifesto
David Pickup reviews Environmental Law: a very short introduction by Elizabeth Fisher.
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NewsNews focus: Collision course over PI discount rate
Insurers and claimant personal injury lawyers crave clarity on the discount rate amid a blizzard of accusation and counteraccusation. But they may have to wait a while yet.
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OpinionWales: a timely Commission
Solicitors can help put Wales at the forefront of justice, writes former LCJ Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd.
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OpinionFluid concern
Neil Somerfield raises concerns over mandatory gender titles in county courts.
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FeatureWales: Devolved taxes and conveyancing
Conveyancers undertaking property transactions in Wales will soon be subject to a new Welsh tax.
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FeatureWe need a Housing Court
Tenants and good landlords are being let down by a lack of effective enforcement.
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NewsScotland wants its crumbs
The Law Society of Scotland has teamed up with firms and the Scottish government to put the country’s legal services on the map.