All Law Gazette articles in 7 August 2017 – Page 2
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Opinion
Fruit from a poisoned tree: unlawfully obtained evidence
Courts of England and Wales are more flexible than many in admitting evidence obtained by computer hacking.
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Feature
Staying secure when agile working
Working out of the office? Beware of public Wi-Fi networks & other risks.
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News
Buyer snaps up section of collapsed former QS firm
Administrators move in to handle affairs of north west practice Gregson Solicitors.
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News
Snooping could threaten post Brexit data law
Legal expert says proposals for data protection continuity overlook measures in Investigatory Powers Act.
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News
Firm hire: Thrings LLP
Thrings continues Hampshire expansion with new commercial partner appointment.
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News
Legal profession dominates social mobility awards shortlist
Winners of the UK Social Mobility Awards will be announced in October.
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News
Law firms could be asked to reveal pay-gaps
Proposals being drawn up for private companies as part of government campaign on 'excessive' boardroom pay.
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News
Government opts for major City players on legal panel
Nine firms make up government’s newly created complex financial and legal advice panel.
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News
Insurance staff convicted over £7k bribe conspiracy
Allianz workers had been approached to retrieve customers’ data to sell onto CMCs.
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Law Report
False imprisonment
Queen’s Bench Division ruled Michael Barrymore was not lawfully arrested and subsequently able to recover damages from police.
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Opinion
Will Watson change direction after Brexit?
The government says it wishes to retain as much as possible of EU mechanisms in data protection.
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News
Exclusive: FoI reveals flexible pilot courts running at only half capacity
Official figures raise fresh questions about the controversial tests due to start later this year.
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News
Holiday sickness claims farmer stripped of licence
Ministry of Justice says action is latest in a series of moves to crack down on fake claims.
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News
Court of Appeal urges greater sentencing vigilance
Lord Justice Treacy says a disproportionate amount of time was spent correcting errors.
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News
Claim over 'Find a Solicitor' fraudster to go to trial
Court of Appeal rejects Law Society’s attempt to overturn judge's refusal to strike out liability claim resulting from a conveyancing fraud.
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News
Government heeds concerns over duty scheme merger
Legal Aid Agency says it will not change existing arrangements to schemes in Wales.
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News
Freshfields opts out of pay race with US competition
Firm says it believes its position on newly qualified solicitors remains strong in the market.
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Opinion
Little love for a pro bono levy
It is time for less moaning and more plausible suggestions on how to ensure vulnerable people receive access to justice.
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News
Ombudsman's office appoints chief executive as hunt begins for consumer champion
Rob Powell says priority will be to ‘drive the next phase of modernisation’ at the seven-year-old organisation.
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News
Golf club maker fined £1.45m for trying to ban online sales
Competition and Markets Authority penalises Ping after it prevented retailers from selling its products.