All Law Gazette articles in 31 July 2017
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Opinion
We shall fight them in the courtrooms
Spring 1941. Following capitulation at Dunkirk, Winston Churchill is on trial for war crimes. Before a British judge.
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News
Campaign group hails landmark victory on tribunal access
DWP restrictions on access to social security appeals system declared unlawful.
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Opinion
Munby's broadside shows judges have had enough
Senior judges are becoming ever more outspoken about the degradation of our justice system, within the bounds of constitutional propriety.
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News
Supreme Court hands victory to E.ON in wind farm construction row
Court says Danish contractor should be liable for any remedial costs.
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Analysis
I'm bored. How can I diversify?
‘I am a family solicitor practising in child care/child abduction. I recently had an appraisal with our managing partner and expressed a desire to expand into advising other areas of law. The main reason is that I am nearly six years’ PQE and am becoming bored and stagnating. I ...
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News
Gordon Dadds shares climb on flotation day
Firm becomes second London firm to float on stock market.
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Opinion
Unison win exposes folly of commodifying justice
The taxpayer will pay a hefty price for the government’s indifference to access to justice.
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News
Afghan child's plight exposes 'systemic failure' of immigration tribunal
Court judgment exposes failings of immigration tribunal.
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News
Fairpoint enters administration - but Simpson Millar safe
Listed company succumbs to financial pressures and crippling lease costs.
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Analysis
I was due to start the GDL this September whilst continuing to work part-time with my current firm, but I am now wondering whether I should wait and do the SQE instead?
'I was due to start the GDL this September whilst continuing to work part-time with my current firm, but I am now wondering whether I should wait and do the SQE instead? I am now unsure as to whether it is wise to embark on the GDL at this ...
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Law Report
Employment tribunal fees
Fees imposed in respect of proceedings in employment tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal were ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court, both at common law and under European Union law.
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News
'Last throw of the dice' fails to overturn Neumans intervention
Member at the heart of fraud allegations has left the business, shut-down firm argues.
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Law Report
Bankruptcy
The Crescent Farm principle had no application in the case of the passing of property to a trustee in bankruptcy.
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News
Shortlist unveiled for 11th Excellence Awards
Awards recognise the commitment, enthusiasm and passion that solicitors dedicate to serving their clients.
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News
AXA and Aviva defy 'compensation culture' to boost profits
Insurers shrug off change to discount rate affecting personal injury compensation payments
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News
Crimestoppers aids fraud fight as conveyancers seek protection
Land Registry figures show £25m was lost through property hijack in the year to April 2017.
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News
Government urged to act quickly on tribunal fee repayment
A week after the Supreme Court ruling on employment tribunal fees, solicitors are still waiting for information on refunds.
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News
Preserve Britain as 'legal hub', says CityUK
Report into legal and accounting services shows 23% of EU-based legal and accountancy workers are in the UK.
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News
CMC owner jailed for staging crashes to profit from claims
Director of Briton Claim Services also tricked a doctor into validating personal injury cases.