All Law Gazette articles in 4 October 2021
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NewsWe're looking at 'valuable' Wales justice report, says minister
Lord Wolfson of Tredegar says UK government is working on some of the Thomas Commission's recommendations.
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OpinionNow is the time for change
We need a sector-wide commitment to develop an industry and a legal system where people are valued, respected and supported.
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NewsFormer president of Ukraine wins London jurisdiction challenge
The former president of Ukraine and the former governor of the country's central bank are protected by state immunity.
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NewsDespondent defendants say Supreme Court costs ruling is ‘alarming’
Calls for civil procedure rule committee to intervene after judgment on costs set-off.
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NewsWales legal chief attacks Westminster for ‘political trick’ on devolution
Mick Antoniw, counsel general, says the case for putting the Welsh government in charge of justice is now ‘unanswerable’.
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NewsDistrict judge criticised for dismissing abuse allegations
His Honour Judge Dancey says relevant practice direction was engaged 'as an afterthought'.
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NewsFirm promotions: Three appointed partner at Goodman Derrick
Richard Pull, Ross Sidwell and Jonathan Cole have all made parter at the firm.
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NewsSix out of 10 people 'not comfortable' approaching solicitors
Respondents said they did not want to contact a lawyer as they would be charged for their time.
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NewsCommissioner sounds alarm on data protection reforms
Government proposals could threaten independence of Information Commissioner’s Office, outgoing chief tells government.
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NewsHMCTS splashes £40m on solar panels and green technology
New measures will reduce the emissions generated by courts by 10%, government claims.
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NewsLaw Society celebrates solicitor ‘champions’
Neil Hudgell lands Gazette gong as Chancery Lane announces winners of the Law Society Awards 2021.
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OpinionA week chasing stories at the Conservative party conference
This year's annual gathering was a hybrid affair but there was plenty of drama to enjoy.
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OpinionMother in law: The writing process
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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NewsClaimant loses in Court of Appeal despite defendant offering no evidence
Travel operator did not challenge or cross-examine expert evidence in sickness claim.
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NewsCity unites to train grads in legal tech operations
Graduates will be taught about automation, legal tech, process design, and legal project management.
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NewsDubai ruler had ex-wife and solicitors’ phones hacked, court rules
Sir Andrew Macfarlane finds that Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum ‘harassed and intimidated’ ex-wife.
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NewsFirm hire: Fertility and surrogacy law expert joins Beswicks Legal
Michael Gregory has a niche practice in the areas of fertility and surrogacy.
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NewsMotivation Monday: join us for the London Legal Walk
Law’s biggest annual fundraising event returns with a choice of three London routes - and a street party.