All Law Gazette articles in 6 August 2018 – Page 5
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Court 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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We've learnt our lesson: LAA improves complaints-handling process
House of Commons justice select committee seeks assurances following ombudsman decision.
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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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Government consults on 'death by dangerous cycling' law
Views sought on legislation ’to achieve consistency between cyclists and drivers’.
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Firm 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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AI 'has a long way to go' before it threatens interpreters' jobs
Company tasked with providing courtroom services is expanding.
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Tribute: Sheila Donn
Family lawyer noted for her compassion, hard work and fearless dedication to her clients.
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Firm 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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Wish 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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QASA approaches black hole of no return
Solicitors Regulation Authority yet to officially abandon plans for quality assurance scheme.
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Stewarts partners suffer 30% profit drop
Overall profit down 22% while profit per partner down 30%.
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Opinion
Unduly lenient sentences: time for a review
Further thought should be given to the attorney general’s role.
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Promotion: 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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Office 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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Courts to test fast-track entry for lawyers
Government begins pilot scheme allowing accredited professionals to bypass security queues.
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Modern 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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Firm mergers confirmed in London and Birmingham
Partnerships grow as mid-sized firms bolster their numbers.
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Opinion
Unfinished business on LASPO
Leading industry figures put their heads together on Part 2 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.