All Law Gazette articles in 4 December 2017 – Page 5
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NewsEmployment tribunal cases 'double' since Unison judgment
National user group says effect of July's Supreme Court decision on fees has yet to be fully felt.
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NewsSimpson Millar confirms plans to cut at least 100 jobs
National firm bosses say business suffered from ‘substantial under-investment’ while part of listed company.
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NewsBanks turn to blockchain to cope with compliance
Smart contracts could streamline the checking of legal entity identifiers required by new legislation.
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NewsHMCTS makes fresh commitment to Welsh language provision
‘No one should have to ask for a service to be provided to them in Welsh’ - HMCTS chief.
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OpinionWill fixed costs transform the takeup of legal expenses insurance?
No magic formula exists to turn before-the-event cover into the main source of funding for civil litigation.
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NewsFirm hire: Fladgate
Fladgate is delighted to announce the appointment of immigration partner Kelly Whiter. Kelly joins from PwC LLP where she was head of the private client immigration team.
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NewsKhan to head external affairs at Law Society
The Law Society has promoted Robert Khan to head a 140-strong directorate incorporating public affairs, legal and regulatory policy, communications, international and relationship management. The former director of public affairs and head of law reform takes up the position immediately. As executive director of external affairs he becomes part of ...
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NewsAnthony Gold latest to be hit by cyber-attackers
London firm apologises and warns clients after emails were sent out apparently in its name.
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NewsMatrix appoints ex BPP executive as new CEO
Rachel Holmes will join the high profile set in March next year.
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FeatureHas the ECJ killed European motorsport?
Motorsport is already an expensive business. An ECJ ruling may just put it beyond the reach of most, if not out of business altogether.
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NewsBristol firm takes stake in US artificial intelligence company
TLT says ‘combined intelligence’ system will help in-house clients speed up contract review and reduce risks.
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NewsSFO director insists independence will remain
David Green tells MPs that new arrangement will not result in changes as advertisement for new director is posted.
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NewsSRA ponders penalties for failure to publish complaints data
Research claims that vast majority of consumers want more transparency from law firms.
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OpinionTo help social mobility, do something selfish in 2018
These were unusual words to find in a government press release: ‘There is a mind-blowing inconsistency of practice in how to improve social mobility outcomes, with little pooling of experience or evidence-based strategies…’
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NewsSupreme Court aims for more diversity as it advertises for justices
Call for applicants for posts including deputy president as three justices set to retire.
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NewsBusiness deals by top 50 law firms decline in first half
City Legal Index shows ‘more erratic activity’ following Brexit referendum, Law Society says.
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NewsLegal aid safety net applications soar to record level
Government statistics highlight decline in overall work and expenditure across the sector.
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NewsSRA sleeper comes in from the cold
Obiter can reveal that cracks may be showing in the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s board over its policy of excluding journalists from regular meetings.
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NewsCourt finds detained Iraqis unlawfully held by British forces
Success in High Court for Leigh Day as firm hails the ‘rule of law in action’.