All Law Gazette articles in 27 November 2017 – Page 2
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FeatureCriminal: General defences
In R v Riddell [2017] EWCA Crim 413 the court confirmed that self-defence can potentially be a defence to allegations of both dangerous and careless driving.
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OpinionIt’s a dog’s life
There seems to be an increasing trend to take your pooch to the office. Indeed, one firm boasts as many as three office dogs on its website.
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FeaturePrivate equity: Many happy returns?
Ten years after the financial crisis erupted, private equity has rediscovered some of its old swagger. Legal advisers have not been slow to capitalise, reports Marialuisa Taddia
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NewsPartners at SME law firms see profits surge
Partners at small and medium-sized firms have seen their profits rise by nearly a third in the past 12 months, according to an annual snapshot of the sector. The Armstrong Watson Legal Sector Benchmark, published today, reveals that net profit per equity partner for firms increased by 33% between 2015/16 ...
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OpinionRunning a full scan
The IBA has produced an invaluable report collating all research on the future of legal services
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FeatureSexual harassment: You too?
Sexual harassment in the legal profession is ‘rife’ – with the City of London providing some of the worst examples, Eduardo Reyes hears
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NewsLaw Society issues sexual harassment warning
Any allegation should be promptly and responsibly investigated.
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OpinionHidden in plain sight
There is a worrying ambivalence towards complaints of sexual harassment
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NewsMemory lane
The Law Society Gazette, 13 December 2007 Solicitor-advocates can don wigs from New Year Solicitor-advocates will be able to wear wigs in court from the New Year, the lord chief justice has announced. A practice direction will permit solicitors and other advocates to wear wigs in circumstances where they are ...
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OpinionPower in the Union
International organisations are important conduits for the exchange of knowledge – your letters to the editor of the Gazette
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OpinionRighting wrongs
Your 12 November article on bullying in the courtroom is a timely reminder of certain practices that have absolutely no place in our judicial system. But may I raise just one note of caution.
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OpinionCanada's lawyers 'obliged' to promote diversity
The Law Society of Upper Canada has raised the stakes in terms of what lawyers should do to promote equality and diversity.
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NewsLondon civil claim lodged against Weinstein
Fieldfisher lawyer says she ‘would not be surprised’ if a group action against film producer follows.
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OpinionUN to the rescue of judicial independence?
International censure might have encouraged the UK government to do more to protect the Brexit judges.
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NewsSmartphones hampering jury trials, appeal judge warns
Lord Justice Singh says criminal practitioners should remind judges to warn juries about discussing a case.
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NewsBarristers to face ‘spot checks’ under new CPD scheme
Regime replaces requirement for set number of continuing professional development hours.
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NewsMagic circle firm's reduced hours scheme
Under 10% of Linklaters’ eligible associates have signed up to scheme.
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NewsListed firms talk expansion on healthy financial results
Gordon Dadds, Gateley and Keystone Law all make stock market announcements.
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