All Law Gazette articles in 3 August 2020 – Page 8
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NewsBar condemns Zimbabwe’s treatment of human rights lawyer
Beatrice Mtetwa has been ordered to stand down from representing her client.
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OpinionWhy 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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NewsLocal society adds its voice to Hong Kong concerns
Liverpool members express fears about threats to judicial independence.
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NewsOsborne Clarke retains 96% of trainees
Trainees starting in September will not be obliged to work in the office, says firm.
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News£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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OpinionLook, no hands: reality and robot cars
Automated lane-keeping technology should not be held up by the quest for perfection.
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NewsHousing possession proceedings suspension extended again
Housing Law Practitioners Association says it has received official confirmation.
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NewsFirm promotions: Law At Work appointments
Heather Maclean and Paman Singh have been promoted to senior associate solicitor and principal litigation solicitor respectively.
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NewsHMCTS chief heads to Department for Education
Susan Acland-Hood appointed second permanent secretary on a temporary basis.
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OpinionA-Level shambles has lessons for justice
In the age of algorithms we must insist that every individual has the right to a human judge.
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Law ReportInheritance tax: Exemptions and relief
Transfer of funds from pension plan was not a transfer of value, Supreme Court holds, reversing a Court of Appeal decision on inheritance tax.
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NewsJustice processes 'exacerbating' grief and trauma
Thinktank says inquests and inquiries should be responsive to needs of bereaved people and survivors.
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NewsLitigation funder hopes to attract global investors in cases
ME Group announces four-fold rise in pre-tax profits as it announces plans to harness technology in dispute resolution.
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NewsMore Crown courts to allow pre-recorded video evidence
Vulnerable victims and witnesses would give evidence closer to the time the alleged offence happened.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency to extend crime contracts
Law Society welcomes decision but says beleaguered firms cannot work another 12 months at 1990s rates.
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NewsFirm defies Covid to boost staff salaries
Kennedys says it is not immune to effects of lockdown but that staff have earned a pay rise.
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NewsMother in care case allowed to type answers from witness box
Judge grateful for help of lawyers and court intermediary in facilitating innovative approach.
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OpinionLaw regarding consent is not confused, wrong or unfair
Legislating the chasm between what is morally wrong and legally wrong is going to be a hard, but necessary, slog.
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NewsLinklaters lawyers to work remotely up to half of the time
Magic circle firm announces global 'agile working policy'.