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All Law Gazette articles in 6 August 2018
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OpinionCompetition law still isn’t up to the job
The government and the CMA always insisted competition law would protect people. It doesn’t and it never did.
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NewsFirm hire: Carbon law opens in Birmingham
Toni Sharp Toni Sharp, Carbon Law Cardiff-headquartered next generation firm Carbon Law Partners (CLP) has announced the appointment of Toni Sharp as its first Birmingham-based partner, as part of its expansion into the Midlands. Sharp brings a wealth of experience in HR and employment law to expand ...
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NewsFirm hire: Mackrell Turner Garrett consultant
Aymen Elbilly Aymen Elbilly, Mackrell Turner Garrett Internationally-focused London firm Mackrell Turner Garrett has announced the appointment of a new Middle East litigation and arbitration consultant as the firm experiences a significant uptake in work from the region. Dubai based Australian qualified lawyer Aymen Elbilly has extensive ...
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NewsLegal aid providers in limbo day before new contracts begin
Law Society has asked the Legal Aid Agency to issue urgent advice about existing and new work.
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NewsDBA regulations 'not fit for purpose' - bar
Ministry of Justice told that few barristers are willing to take the risk of not being able to recover their costs.
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OpinionMega-money oligarch disputes disappear behind privacy veil
Private hearings can sometimes be necessary but we must not diminish the concept of open justice.
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FeatureData page – August 2018
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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NewsConveyancers forced to publish prices
Licensed conveyancers will have to publish costs and service details on their website.
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News'Trust in solicitors on the line': Society calls on profession to help block 'dangerous' deregulation
Legal Services Board is considering regulator’s proposals for changes to handbook.
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NewsSupreme Court ruling renews cohabitation warning
Family lawyers highlight lack of awareness among unmarried couples about their rights when a partner dies.
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NewsPI referral fee ban not working, MoJ told
Forum of Insurance Lawyers says SRA survey underestimates degree to which claimant businesses breach LASPO.
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NewsCourts ID scheme hit by fees controversy ahead of pilot
Bar Council says it may need to charge a fee if fast-track entry scheme is rolled out.
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News80% of top firms sign up to bill-viewing platform
LawTech business Apperio raises £7.5m for expansion.
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NewsAnonymous LiP ordered to identify himself - nine months into action
Judge laments ‘remarkable state of affairs’ as ‘ABC’ attempts to sue Google without revealing his name.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Local pioneers who made Birmingham great
New book celebrating 200 years of the Birmingham Law Society charts its rise through two world wars and innovations in technology.
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OpinionAML regime is not fit for purpose
Laundered money has continued to pour into the UK in damagingly large quantities. Time for an utterly fresh approach.
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NewsFieldfisher partner nets £3m while Slaughter’s trainee pay rises again
Junior City lawyers continue to receive handsome wage increases.
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NewsAppointment: Hopwood makes partnership at McCormicks
Harrogate firm McCormicks Solicitors has appointed a new partner. Stephen Hopwood, who leads the firm’s family department, has been made a partner after five years at the practice. Stephen Hopwood, NcCormicks Stephen Hopwood Senior partner Peter McCormick said: ’We are very pleased that Stephen has become a ...
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NewsFirm hire: Fraser Brown appoints Julie Hutchinson
Julie Hutchinson and Anthony Ogley Julie Hutchinson and Anthony Ogley, Fraser Brown East Midlands firm Fraser Brown Solicitors has expanded its commercial property team with the appointment of solicitor Julie Hutchinson. With 12 years of legal experience, Hutchinson joins the firm’s Lincoln office on Kingsley Office Park, ...