All Law Gazette articles in 6 March 2017
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News‘Support’ to replace aid in lawyer-light resolutions
Ministry of Justice plans could bode ill for criminal defence specialists fighting the latest attempt to slash fees.
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News
News focus: probate 'band' aid for hard-up courts
Administering another ‘death tax’ will create problems for solicitors, who also question whether it is right for the bereaved to subsidise the courts and tribunal service.
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FeatureApprenticeships: entry leveller
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, we spoke to some of the young pioneers who are following the ‘Trailblazer’ track to qualification.
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ProfileRepresented social worker cleared of assault
Nasir Hafezi represented Amy Partington, who was found not guilty by a Crown court jury.
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Opinion
Who’s got the best insurance?
One might ask if the judiciary reflects upon what judgments actually mean in the real world.
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FeatureIn-house: a bit of everything
The role of the charity general counsel sits somewhere between the private and public sectors.
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NewsCareer guidance given to in-house lawyers
Taking on non-executive directorship roles can help to challenge the stereotypes and prejudice that in-house solicitors face, Law Society seminar told.
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FeatureCasting the net wider
The ongoing expansion of corporate criminal liability carries new risks for legal advisers.
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FeatureClass certification hearings
Clear signals have been given about how the tribunal views the class action regime.
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OpinionThe training challenge
Even with financial incentives, some firms are reluctant to take on apprentices.
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NewsMinster Law looks to reinvent its claims model
Managing director says firm has the financial clout to build new systems and reinvent its automated processes for post-reform landscape.
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FeatureHow to: commit to collaboration
Working with other firms can spread risk and help you scale up.
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News
Unified patent court set for early sign-off
Early day motion put forward by UKIP MP urging the UK not to ratify the agreement failed to garner any support.
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Opinion
Dubious density data
Discussion concerning Brexit seems to be losing its anchoring in facts.
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NewsPI discount rate u-turn fear
Insurers immediately labelled the decision ‘crazy’, while claimant lawyers stressed the 'minus' formula is vital for clients with life-changing injuries.