All Law Gazette articles in 7 May 2018
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Private prosecution secures eight-year sentence for fraudster
Mishcon de Reya was instructed to pursue co-conspirator in €100m bogus investment fraud.
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Lawyers told off for 'rushing to the High Court at first sign of complexity'
Mr Justice Mostyn says the family court must be recognised as the sole forum for resolving family cases.
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Police officer to repay £368k made through PI conspiracy
Officer lived ’extravagent’ lifestyle on the back of selling details to Liverpool firm’s business manager.
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Keen: We'll decide whiplash damages, not the judges
Government accused of making up figures on the back of a ‘political envelope’.
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Costs penalty for defendant who withheld the 'full story'
‘Wholly new’ evidence emerged at trial during cross-examination of defendant witness.
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Munby praises teenager in 'blood on our hands' case
Family division president stresses importance of proper mental health support for children and young people.
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Appointments commission not delivering on judicial diversity, Lammy blasts
Labour MP once again expresses regret that he did not recommend quotas in landmark review.
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Barclays chief fined over whistleblowing scandal but bank escapes sanctions
First case brought by Financial Conduct Authority under senior managers regime.
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Top QC fined £10,000 over payment in property case
Andrew Thornhill should have pulled out of role as independent expert after 'inference' that independence compromised, tribunal rules.
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Council lawyers reminded of duties after disclosure failure
Judge finds ‘no excuse’ for disclosure failings and says duty of candour should apply to public authorities.
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Slater and Gordon opens £30m warchest - but two offices to close
Renewed focus on automated processes part of a ‘new chapter’ for the firm.
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Conduct code called for as private prosecutions rise
Spending cuts will fuel non-state prosecutions, new association hears.
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Bar pupillage report shows BAME struggle
Statistics lay bare the competitive nature of obtaining pupillage.
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Profile
The Law Society Excellence Awards 2017: Hugh Jones
Hugh Jones Solicitors were awarded Highly Commended for Excellence in Private Client Practice in last year’s Law Society Excellence Awards. Nominations for 2018 now open.
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Carillion collapse should prompt FoI private sector extension, PM told
Advisory body says government must confirm expectations of ethical standards following Carillion collapse.