All Law Gazette articles in 30 July 2018
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News
Mistrust endemic between PI lawyers, relatives and case managers
Research reveals perception of poor standards from all sides of the process for managing seriously injured people.
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News
Losses and job cuts: PI firm's collapse highlights LASPO survival struggle
Nesbit Law Group's headcount fell from 95 across 13 offices in April 2013 to 24 in four offices just three years later.
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News
Excluded defendant given chance to contest £75k damages
Appeal judges say there is no reason to preclude defendant from making submissions on quantum.
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Opinion
Armed forces chief has no desire to end prosecutions
Despite the headline there is little appetite for exempting soldiers from investigation and prosecution.
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News
Court rules criminal legal aid reforms unlawful
Changes to the litigators’ graduated fee scheme were based on methods that were ’statistically flawed’.
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News
Judge throws out inquest negligence claim against Leigh Day
Claimant said human rights firm had not asked the right questions, but court rules criticism was 'unfair and misguided'.
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Costs blow for tardy defendant with 'worse than hopeless' case
Court rules claimant ‘virtually succeeded’ with Part 36 offer accepted 15 months later.
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News
Solicitor placed in charge of English cricket integrity
Meena Botros will ensure domestic cricket meets the ‘highest regulatory standards’.
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News
VW action prompts new call for 'opt-out' group claims
More than a million motorists could miss out on compensation, Slater and Gordon claims.
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Opinion
Spare a thought for lawyers busy as ever in August
Some will disappear for weeks on end, but the days of the long vacation are gone.
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News
HFW hails strong year at international offices as profits rise
City firm says US tie-up and international mergers contributed to success.
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News
SRA asks: when should firms report potential wrongdoing?
Regulation chief calls for ‘mature and grown-up’ relationship with law firms.
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News
Clifford Chance to hire 'tech trainees'
Magic circle firm is seeking applicants to join a special training contract with a focus on law tech.
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News
Super-exam provider revealed - but costs still unknown
US-headquartered education giant Kaplan will develop and run the SQE, regulator announces.
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News
Law Society Excellence Awards shortlist revealed
Awards recognise commitment, enthusiasm and passion that solicitors dedicate to serving their clients.
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News
Plans to tackle ‘monster’ disclosure levels approved
Pilot scheme replacing ‘standard disclosure’ will run at the Business and Property Courts from next year.
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Opinion
Client instructions and the public interest - again
Cases are mounting where solicitors are identified with their clients’ interests and behaviour in carrying out instructions against what is perceived as the public interest.