All Law Gazette articles in 28 January 2019
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NewsVos: Let's rethink litigation to attract female talent
Leading judge says a new system aimed at creating a work-life balance can improve diversity in the judiciary.
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NewsDentons takes over from Norton Rose in Venezuela
Firm’s opening of new office follows exit of Norton Rose Fulbright.
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NewsLaw hopefuls fear revealing mental health issues to employers
Survey reveals graduates believe they may be overlooked for a role if they cite mental health concerns.
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NewsCourt approves £550 hourly rate for Philip Green lawyers
Two trials set to begin next month, with large proportion of costs already incurred.
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NewsCivil Justice Council says no need for specialist housing court
Government wants separate division to help reduce delays in the justice system.
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NewsLeaving for Liverpool: Taylor Wessing to cut London jobs
Up to 34 business support roles could be at risk, international firm says.
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NewsSceptical judges told: 'We're a long way from video hearings'
Consultation with office-holders reveals extent of unease about growing influence of technology in civil justice.
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NewsFirm's finance boss who ‘sought to remedy’ account errors is banned
Nicholas Groves was a former finance manager at the Southampton office of Eric Robinson Solicitors.
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FeatureEffective deal-making: part 5
Communication is key to concluding a transaction successfully.
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NewsNews focus: MoJ nurses wounds after courts IT crash
The Ministry of Justice insists this month’s IT fiasco has nothing to do with its £1bn court modernisation plans. Unfortunately solicitors keeping the wheels of justice turning cannot afford to relax.
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ProfileLawyer in the news: Tasnime Akunjee
Criminal defence solicitor at Farooq Bajwa & Co, Mayfair, London.
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NewsBench charmer befuddles judge
Back in 1881, Mabel Wilberforce had quite the effect on Mr Justice Field.
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OpinionChancery Lane’s Brexit bind
As a no-deal Brexit looms, should the Law Society come off the fence?
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OpinionLet the white rose bloom
Leeds’ buoyant legal market and strong sense of identity puts it in the running to become the north’s legal powerhouse. But action is needed.
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NewsDPAs in the spotlight following failed Tesco prosecutions
Lawyers said Tesco case might embolden businesses to take chances in court rather than accept a DPA.
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FeatureYorkshire forward
A highly competitive legal sector is just one by-product of a revitalised Leeds, but the city needs to break the long-running stalemate on devolution if it is to take the next step and realise its full potential. Paul Rogerson reports from the Gazette’s latest roundtable
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FeatureMoving up a gear
The government has ambitious plans for autonomous transport but this rapidly evolving technology threatens to drive a coach and horses through our legal framework. Rachel Rothwell reports
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NewsLawtech is a puzzle to junior lawyers, JLD survey shows
Survey was based on the views of 224 Junior Lawyers Division members.