All Law Gazette articles in 6 August 2018 – Page 3
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NewsModern slavery charges rise by 27% - CPS
However report shows number of convictions only marginally up on last year, and down on 2015/16.
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NewsCourts to test fast-track entry for lawyers
Government begins pilot scheme allowing accredited professionals to bypass security queues.
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NewsOffice move: Harper James acquires new premises
National commercial law firm Harper James Solicitors has acquired new premises in Birmingham’s Colmore Business District. The move will accommodate the firm’s rapidly expanding multi-disciplinary team of lawyers, creating ‘agile hot-desking space’ for employees based locally and those visiting from across the UK. Harper James Solicitors Left to ...
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NewsPromotion: Linda Bridge at Carbon Law Partners
Linda Bridge has been appointed as head of business growth at Cardiff-based firm Carbon Law Partners (CLP). She will lead Carbon’s newly created business growth division, encompassing talent and client acquisition, as well as brand and communications. She will also be responsible for spearheading the firm’s next phase of expansion. ...
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OpinionUnduly lenient sentences: time for a review
Further thought should be given to the attorney general’s role.
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NewsStewarts partners suffer 30% profit drop
Overall profit down 22% while profit per partner down 30%.
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NewsQASA approaches black hole of no return
Solicitors Regulation Authority yet to officially abandon plans for quality assurance scheme.
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NewsWish you weren't here? SDT offering virtual tour
SDT website allows users to step inside the tribunal, from reception all the way to the hearing room.
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NewsFirm hires: Fraser Brown expands in Lincoln
Fraser Brown Solicitors, which opened its Lincoln office on Kingsley Office Park in June, has expanded its conveyancing team in the city by three. Anna Fussey, who has more than eight years of experience in the residential property sector, joins the firm as a residential conveyancing solicitor. She will be ...
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NewsTribute: Sheila Donn
Family lawyer noted for her compassion, hard work and fearless dedication to her clients.
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NewsAI 'has a long way to go' before it threatens interpreters' jobs
Company tasked with providing courtroom services is expanding.
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NewsFirm hire: Amie Dee joins Royds Withy King
National firm Royds Withy King has strengthened its London high street retail practice with the appointment of property lawyer Amie Dee. Amie Dee Dee brings to the team extensive experience of acting for retail landlords and tenants on a wide range of issues including acquisitions and disposals ...
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NewsGovernment consults on 'death by dangerous cycling' law
Views sought on legislation ’to achieve consistency between cyclists and drivers’.
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New proposals for QC hopefuls could disadvantage women, Bar Council says
Barristers’ representative body differs with Law Society on ‘all significant cases’ requirement.
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NewsWe've learnt our lesson: LAA improves complaints-handling process
House of Commons justice select committee seeks assurances following ombudsman decision.
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NewsCourt warning after solicitor called by own client to give evidence
Mr Justice Fraser says it was highly unsatisfactory for national firm associate to be placed in such a position.
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NewsEducation secretary loses disability test case appeal
Equality Act regulation had been used by schools to exclude pupils with challenging behaviour.
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NewsInce woes continue with senior partner resignation
Jan Heuvels re-located to Hong Kong last year.
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NewsYou're awesome! Firm develops hi-tech praise for colleagues
Bfrank was the winner of a Fieldfisher competition for an app to improve working life.