All Law Gazette articles in 26 July 2021
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Supreme Court backs raped tourist in blow to travel industry
Court takes a ‘broad view’ of the obligations owed by tour operators under package holiday contracts.
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PM's attack endangers lawyers and clients, Society warns
Boris Johnson suggested 'left wing criminal justice lawyers' act against the public interest.
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Freshfields reports solid growth after US expansion
Partner profits at magic circle firm rose by 5% in the past financial year to over £1.9m.
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Vaccine passports ‘a possibility’ for judges
HMCTS rules out vaccine status checks on jurors and non-professional court users.
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NGO based at London firm praised for death penalty victory
MPs in Sierra Leone voted unanimously to abolish capital punishment last week.
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Police spent millions to support HMCTS during Covid-19
Government has no plans to reimburse costs for operating video remand hearings from custody suites.
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Romeward bound: Law Society strikes deal with Italian bar body
Memorandum of understanding aims to strengthen ties with Italian firms following Brexit.
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Covid insurance caseload boosts Clyde & Co profits
Global profits rose by 7.6% after the City firm made a range of operational changes during lockdown.
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Firm hire: Thomson Snell & Passmore
Thomson Snell & Passmore further strengthens trust management team with appointment of new partner.
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A levels and training contracts – don’t ask, don’t tell
I’m waiting for A level results. 10 August. Not mine, of course, but my eldest daughter’s – but as well as wanting the best for her, it’s brought back that clear sense I had of everything in my future riding on results day.
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New disclosure rules for ‘less complex claims’ below £500,000
Plans for reform of pilot in Business and Property Courts published today.
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Solicitor rebuked for losing unencrypted USB stick
Device was found by a member of the public and could be accessed without a password.
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New fathers to receive 26 weeks paid leave at City firm
Ashurst is 'removing gendered language' so there is no distinction between maternity and paternity leave.
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Upfront property information – our digital objectives
The Law Society is extending TA6 to collect upfront information and improve the conveyancing process.
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Firm promotions: Wilsons Solicitors
Wilsons Solicitors LLP promotes three solicitors to equity partner.
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Ethics principles to guide lawtech development
Innovations must place client at the centre, Law Society president says in inaugural address.
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Putin's People press pack come in from the cold
Press covering the opening of the oligarchs' libel claim are told to keep their distance.
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PM renews attack on 'left wing' criminal justice lawyers
Lord chancellor urged to publicly apologise for Boris Johnson's comments in radio interview.
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Multiple libel claims over ‘Putin’s People’ open in London
Lawyers for three Russian billionaires and a state-owned oil company open High Court proceedings.