All Law Gazette articles in 9 December 2019 – Page 4
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NewsTouting case heads to Court of Appeal over contempt ruling
Barrister appearing pro bono argues that client who struggled to obtain legal aid should not have been found in contempt.
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NewsEx-partner’s bullying claim withdrawn after confidential settlement
Claim against McMillan Williams will not now go to trial after settlement agreed.
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NewsCrown court disposals fall despite growing caseload
Barristers denounce the ‘gruel being served up to tackle a growing caseload’.
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OpinionLawyers balancing right with wrong
Just because certain lawyers behave in one way does not excuse the treatment meted out to others.
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NewsStock exchange: MJ Hudson raises £31.4m as Gateley continues acquisition spree
Alternative business structure joins firms going public to raise funds for expansion plans.
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FeatureDiversity in lawtech: mentoring matters
Joanna Goodman on her experience as a Women in LawTech mentor.
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NewsRape conviction targets 'not helpful', says CPS inspectorate chief
Head of CPS inspectorate’s statement comes ahead of keenly awaited report on rape prosecutions.
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NewsFirm-wide gender pay gap widens slightly at Linklaters
Magic circle firm reports that ‘the most significant cause of our gender pay gap remains unchanged’.
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NewsThomas Cook PI claimants left in limbo as funds run dry
Injured victims wait to find out what support they can expect after travel company’s collapse.
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NewsPost Office IT contractor faces prosecution after judge's 'grave concerns' about evidence
Evidence from Fujitsu employees in mammoth Post Office litigation has been referred to the director of public prosecutions.
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NewsPart-time judges win Supreme Court action over pensions
Fee-paid judges subsequently appointed full time now entitled to pensions in respect of former service.
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NewsPost Office ‘attacked and disparaged’ sub postmasters, judge finds
Sixth judgment of marathon litigation accuses network of ‘institutional obstinacy’ over Horizon computer system.
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NewsRegulatory issue? 'Didn't occur to us,' Bakers partner tells tribunal
Former partner involved in investigation asked why 2012 matter was not reported to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsOmbudsman wants extra £2.4m next year for recruitment drive
Legal complaints handler pledges major improvement in service after previous struggles.
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NewsPolice blamed for fall in rape prosecutions
Inspectors' report finds no evidence that Crown Prosecution Service has become more risk averse.
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NewsKPMG Law expands in China with Shanghai firm opening
Shanghai SF Lawyers will offer domestic Chinese legal advice.
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Opinion‘Women in leadership are here to stay’
First female Law Society president Carolyn Kirby and current deputy vice president I. Stephanie Boyce reflect on their experience of being women in the law.
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NewsWomen on the wall
Supreme Court unveils four new portraits to complement its 'mediocre' dead white men.
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NewsDomestic violence orders at record high
Ministry of Justice says easier access to legal aid may have contributed to increase.