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All Law Gazette articles in 3 December 2018
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OpinionChapter and verve: the best reads of 2018
An indispensable guide on how to write clearly; useful lessons for aspiring solicitors; and a fascinating account of the murder of a George Bernard Shaw devotee. David Pickup chooses his best books of 2018.
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OpinionJudging the jury: Why rape trials can still be in safe hands
Suggestions that the jury system must be abolished because citizens might be tainted by rape myths is to miss the point.
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NewsFirm hire: Agricultural team expands ahead of Brexit
Wright Hassall introduces three new agriculture specialists in preparation for ’fundamental change’ in the sector.
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NewsMoJ plans for discount rate change with call for evidence
Summer 2019 has previously been suggested as target date for determining new rate.
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OpinionAdvice from the Attorney General does not attract privilege
The government was wrong to state that the disclosed Brexit deal advice was cloaked with legal privilege.
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FeatureHow the law protects responsible journalism
The Court of Appeal was right to back public interest journalism.
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NewsCourt shows no mercy to late filer who took 'eye off the ball'
Judge enforces strong penalty for non-compliance caused by solicitor being away on business.
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NewsWhite & Case women paid 65% less than men
City firms appear to be listening to calls to include partners in annual pay gap reporting.
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NewsComplaints about judges behaving badly increase 17% in a year
The JCIO removed 11 magistrates, two judges, four tribunal judges and two coroners in 2017/18.
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NewsCQS revamp to include on-site visits
Change to the Law Society kitemark scheme are being made following feedback from members.
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NewsSolicitor Magson 'so proud' after agonising Apprentice exit
Sarah Ann Magson ’raring to return’ to solicitor day job after exit from the BBC show.
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OpinionSelling up to staff can solve succession issues
At HJA we concluded that an Employee Ownership Trust structure offers a secure and stable future for law firms.
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NewsGovernment-commissioned review recommends legal aid for bereaved families
Independent report says families of those who died in state detention should receive non-means-tested public funding.
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NewsUnveiled: The SRA's digital badge coming soon to your website
Badge comes in three different colours and can be displayed in English or Welsh.
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NewsMoJ reveals 20% annual fall in personal injury claims
Figures ahead of latest reforms confirm dramatic decline in number of low-value claims.
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NewsBaker McKenzie faces negligence claim in Russian mine row
Complaint filed in US concerns international firm’s advice to UK investment company.
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NewsNew ombudsman tool lets consumers road-test their complaint
Tests of the scheme has resulted in hundreds of complaints being directed elsewhere.
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NewsAI systems must have a human in the loop
Law Society president calls for framework of standards on algorithmic tools in justice system.
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OpinionECJ - an imperial, not an impartial, court
The proposed withdrawal agreement would subject the UK to a court which can never be an impartial arbiter in legal disputes involving the EU’s own interests.