All Law Gazette articles in 4 June 2018
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Opinion
We'll always have Paris
France’s new international court may not be as English-friendly as promoted - but it should be taken seriously.
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News
Luxembourg extends compensation for delayed flight connections
Industry experts say decision sets a new precedent for claims where the end destination is outside the EU.
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News
Corrupt Manchester solicitor jailed for 43 fraud offences
Firm's boss 'completely undermined this role through his deceitful and absolutely illegal actions'.
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News
Former LCJ bids to axe tariffs from Civil Liability Bill
Amendments will come up for debate in the Lords on Tuesday and appear to stand a good chance of succeeding.
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News
Practice rights unaffected by separate Wales jurisdiction, Welsh government pledges
Dedicated Welsh courts and judges with expertise in the law of Wales are needed to create a wholly separate jurisdiction from England. That is the uncompromising message of the Welsh government in evidence submitted today to the Commission on Justice in Wales. The commission, established last year to review the ...
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News
Judge overturns suspension of barrister who gave client ‘food money’
Roy Headlam was suspended for six months late last year in unique case.
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News
'Corrupt and elusive’ lawyers hampering whistleblowing protections
International Bar Asssociation publishes guide to whistleblowing protections.
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News
Computers will make interpreters obsolete, lord chief predicts
Head of judiciary upbeat on reform of ‘Science Museum’ systems as HMCTS chief admits delays to Common Platform.
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News
Dentons posts record results for UK and Middle East
Global giant Dentons has hailed record financial results in its UK and Middle-East division in the wake of last year’s takeover of former Scottish ‘Big Four’ outfit Maclay Murray & Spens. The region posted annual income of £203.1m for the 12 months to 30 April, an increase of 22% on ...
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News
Crunch time: criminal barristers vote on legal aid offer
Ballot organised by Criminal Bar Association opened yesterday and will close on Tuesday.
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News
MoJ figures show five-figure slump in PI claims
County court statistics reveal that 33,500 fewer cases passed through the system in the first quarter of 2018.
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News
Lying paralegal granted return to profession after six weeks
SRA confirms legal clerk will not be allowed to attend office without supervision.
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News
ENRC sues Dechert for negligence over SFO probe
Dispute between mining company and fraud watchdog has prompted wider debate surrounding professional privilege.
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News
Windrush citizens don't need legal aid, Gauke insists
Justice secretary says the Home Office will be able to help people worried about their immigration status.
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News
Judges to get tougher on court order breaches
Sentencing Council says the public is entitled to expect offenders who disobey the court to be punished.
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Opinion
On judicial diversity, there is little trickle-up effect
The High Court’s record on diversity is worse than that of Oxbridge - much worse - and money is the problem.
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News
€100 maximum: Paris undercuts Rolls Building fees
Affordability, predictability and enforcement throughout the EU feature on sales pitch for new commercial court.