All Law Gazette articles in 4 December 2017 – Page 3
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NewsBLM confirms redundancies as operations move north
Firm cuts 13 lawyers and eight support staff following consultation earlier this year.
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NewsHigh Court criticises BSB for pursuing tougher sentence against barrister
Bar regulator wanted to increase severity of Lincoln Crawford’s disciplinary sanction.
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NewsLegal regulation review 'not realistic' amid Brexit, concedes oversight body
Super-regulator vows to 'make the most of the current framework', conceding that an overhaul of the 2007 Legal Services Act won't happen for at least three years.
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OpinionHuman rights overseas – a landmark case for business
Ruling that Zambians can sue over alleged pollution shows overseas human rights practices must conform to the highest standards.
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NewsJudge sounds contempt warning for solicitors on dishonest claimants
High Court case over RTA fraud ponders question of consequences for what is described as ‘false verification’.
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NewsCoca-Cola continues fight against EU trade mark
General Court says Syrian company could have ‘hypothetical advantage’ from white script on red background.
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NewsIndependent body to tackle administrative justice 'Cinderella'
Reform and human rights group to host secretariat of new Administrative Justice Council.
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OpinionI am an employment law consultant in my mid 40’s and I am having a mid-life career crisis in that work is not busy enough and I feel too old to retrain. Can you help?
Jay bhayani Jay Bhayani, Solicitor and Managing Director, Bhayani Law With the removal of employment tribunal fees this year you should see an upsurge in work in this field. Even if you operate as an employment law consultant dealing with non contentious advice, it is expected ...
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NewsSRA urged to scrap plans for solicitors in unregulated firms
Rules are currently being drafted by the SRA - but the Law Society says there is still time to back down.
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NewsLand Registry's property 'chatbot adviser' fuels P45 fears
Digital chief suggests solicitors should consider hiring technologists to safeguard their future.
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NewsRights body endorses UK prisoner voting plan
Council of Europe says measures sufficient given ‘wide margin of appreciation in this area’.
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NewsLawWorks Pro Bono Awards: gallery
Law Society hosts annual celebration of outstanding achievement in work undertaken by organisations and individuals.
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OpinionNHS rapid redress is a step in the right direction
Uncertainties remain over government scheme to reform birth injury compensation, but it’s a start.
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NewsCourt security chaos: Judge slams 'chronic failure'
Maidstone Combined Court Judge Jeremy Carey seeks to reassure court visitors over ‘lamentable’ state of affairs.
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NewsIan Paterson crimes prompt review of negligence cover
New inquiry will look specifically at the arrangements for medical indemnity cover in private sector.
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NewsBourns to chair streamlined Law Society board
Former president’s appointment approved in next step of governance reform.
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NewsClifford Chance reveals management shake-up
End of term signifies changes to senior positions at magic circle firm.
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OpinionJudging equality at the BBC
The BBC’s gender pay gap is below the national average – but the broadcaster still has serious problems on equal pay and diversity.