All Law Gazette articles in 3 August 2020 – Page 5
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£51m boost for criminal legal aid - but more needed say lawyers
Lord chancellor announces package of accelerated measures as well as plans for an independent review.
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Osborne Clarke retains 96% of trainees
Trainees starting in September will not be obliged to work in the office, says firm.
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Local society adds its voice to Hong Kong concerns
Liverpool members express fears about threats to judicial independence.
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Opinion
Why lawyers need to master the soft sell
Essential Soft Skills for Lawyers: What They Are and How to Develop Them | Kim Tasso
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Bar condemns Zimbabwe’s treatment of human rights lawyer
Beatrice Mtetwa has been ordered to stand down from representing her client.
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Don't break quarantine to go to court - Law Society
Discord breaks out between the Law Society and the Bar Council over quarantine exemptions.
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Feature
Analysis of the inquest into the death of Caroline Flack
We have known for many years the lessons to be learned, but struggle to put them into practice.
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More firms enter A-level debate
'Qualities shown outside of the classroom’ are more important than grades, says Shakespeare Martineau.
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Opinion
From treading water to drowning quickly
Many people were unknowingly on the brink of falling into a hidden justice gap before Covid-19 hit.
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Irwin Mitchell celebrates 11% profit growth
Times remain ‘extremely challenging’ for everyone, national firm warns.
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Computer says win: funder ties up with case prediction startup
Analysis of historic case data will underpin decisions when assessing investments in legal claims.
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Hundreds of thousands face eviction, housing charities warn
Letter to housing secretary calls on parliament to dis-apply mandatory grounds for possession.
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Landlords face new requirements once possession proceedings resume
Continued danger for tenants despite 'real imperative' to reduce number of cases going through the court system.
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Feature
Data page – September 2020
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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News
Commercial firm BLM to cut 89 roles in home-working drive
Insurance risk specialist will close offices in Bristol and Leeds within next seven months.
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Ex-football boss solicitor refused permission to appeal
David Haigh alleged that Dubai conviction had been procured by fraud.
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Firm promotion: Divorce specialist leads Nelsons family team
Layla Babadi has moved to the firm’s Derby office from Nottingham.
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Government finds £3.1m to support litigants in person
Ministry of Justice describes funding as 'key milestone' in legal support action plan.
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Business court prepares for technological shift
Court users praise the Business and Property Court for its efficiency during the pandemic.
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Opinion
18-year-old law helps German courts tackle backlog
Court can order a hearing via video conference without the request or consent of the parties.