All Law Gazette articles in 4 September 2017
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Experts say insurers set for £2.5bn windfall from discount rate
Insurance industry promises ‘cost pressures’ on premiums will reduce once legislation is passed.
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Cheers: EU calls for Champagne protection after Brexit
Commission’s latest position paper says EU-wide IP rights should be recognised in UK.
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Opinion
Red October anniversary should be nothing to celebrate
Contempt for the rule of law was built into the Bolshevik project from the beginning.
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Claims firm takes out £25m loan for PI market assault
Listed company says money will allow ‘sufficient headroom’ to allow for expansion.
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Lawyers and a Labour firebrand elected to justice committee
Committee has lost high-profile MPs Philip Davies and Keith Vaz.
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'Beware BHS or Woolworths transactions', conveyancing solicitors warned
Law Society and HM Land Registry publish joint guidance to prevent joint property and title fraud.
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Fake lawyer Michael Cremin's dark past revealed
Irish newspaper reports that convicted fraudster, who was listed on legitimate barristers’ chambers website, has string of convictions.
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Lammy: defence solicitors part of 'chronic trust deficit'
Review of treatment of black, Asian and minority ethic people in criminal justice system makes wide-ranging recommendations.
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Government to 'consider' electronic will proposals
Minister says ‘no assesment’ for potential fraud has been made.
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Opinion
The entire clinical negligence sector is now in grave danger
The narrative is changing - fundamental change is now being considered and even supported.
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Lawyers earn £1.25m from KWM collapse as creditors still penniless
Update from administrators gives further details of cost of handling collapsed division of firm.
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'Unprecedented and extraordinary': repeal bill under fire
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill raises ‘fundamental concerns’ for rule of law, say peers
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Delivering justice 'ever more difficult' - LCJ signs off after 'nine years of austerity'
Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd says his final year has been the hardest - citing the impact of dilapidated courts, low judicial morale and delays.
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Norton Rose latest to ‘northshore’ with Newcastle move
Legal hub will provide data analysis and research for the international firm.
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Judiciary hints at update to McKenzie ban proposal
Consultation closed last year and responses have yet to be published.
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Competition threat for 'occasional' conveyancers
Top five firms most insulated from market lull, according to market tracker.
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Insurers toast new discount rate plans
Rate will be based on ‘low risk’ investments and reviewed every three years, lord chancellor announces.
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Claimant lawyers to blame for soaring clinical negligence bill, watchdog concludes
National Audit Office wants 'good hard look' at claims numbers, legal costs and levels of damages.
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Intel given boost in appeal against €1.06bn competition fine
US microchip maker had offered rebates to potential buyers to thwart rival companies.