All Law Gazette articles in 3 August 2020 – Page 10
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NewsLiP support service prepares to go back to court
Support Through Court charity sets up Covid-19 appeal so that it can resume delivering face-to-face services safely.
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NewsTribunal upholds award to age discrimination job interview solicitor
Employment judge finds parties trying to rehash arguments already made before tribunal.
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NewsA dozen more firms sign racial diversity pledge
Baker McKenzie, Mishcon de Reya and Taylor Wessing among the signatories of the Race Fairness Commitment.
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OpinionThe Reasonable Robot
Should human and artificial intelligence receive equal treatment in law?
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NewsGeneral Counsel oath seeks to promote 'positive' change
In-house chief Simon Zinger says GCs are in a position to contribute more than legal services and advice.
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News'Eat what you kill': partners getting lion’s share of lockdown work
The average rate charged for work rose by 5% in second quarter, according to US research by Thomson Reuters.
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News‘Activist’ tweet deleted - as Number 10 targets ‘loudmouthed lawyers’
Home Office permanent secretary accepts ‘activist lawyers’ phrase should not have been used.
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NewsLitigation funder focuses justice grants on Covid-19 and climate change
Latest recipients include Access to Social Care, ClientEarth and Legal Aid Practitioners Group.
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NewsGet it on your chest - competition
We’re giving away 10 Gazette-branded t-shirts bearing the proud legend ‘Activist lawyer’. Want to win one?
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NewsLockdown legal challenge reaches next stage of litigation
Judge says lockdown restrictions raise ‘potentially fundamental issues’ around the role of ministers and judges.
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NewsFirm hire: Lester Aldridge welcomes insolvency partner
Rebecca Walker joins the restructuring and insolvency team at the firm’s Southampton office.
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NewsHunger striking lawyer dies in Turkey
Ebru Timtik had been sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison.
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OpinionMaintaining the lawtech momentum
The legal profession has adapted swiftly to the pandemic. Underpinning this achievement is technology.
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NewsNational Lottery cash to fund more pro bono support in Wales
LawWorks wants to expand network of clinics, particularly in healthcare and community mental health settings.
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NewsPerspex and Portakabin: HMCTS announces ‘ambitious’ safety drive
Court service to install screens in hundreds of courts and retiring rooms by end of October.
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NewsListed firms shed millions in value since start of lockdown
New analysis shows the extent of falls in market capitalisation in the past six months - but there is one success story.
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NewsLaw reform to move identity verification online
Government announces plans to update existing laws in latest attempt to replace paper ID documents.
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NewsBSB updates handbook for fourth time in 12 months
Practising certificates to be issued by the regulator rather than the Bar Council.
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OpinionActivist lawyers exist - see climate change
Lawyers for Extinction Rebellion is taking action this week against lawyers’ professional bodies, starting with the Law Society.