All Law Gazette articles in 9 December 2019 – Page 5
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NewsBPP law school dean resigns as director in boardroom shake-up
Andrew Chadwick will continue as dean of BPP’s law school in the new year, the university says.
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NewsClaims manager fined £70,000 as new regulator flexes muscles
Professional Personal Claims Limited misled consumers through websites and printed materials, FCA says.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: the season of gratitude.
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NewsRedundant staff could sue ex-Stobart executive
Workers at One Legal were emailed and told the business was shutting down immediately.
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NewsMortgage 'prisoners' commence group action
Commercial litigation firm begins proceedings on behalf of more than 200,000 people.
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NewsSenior 'subverted process', Baker's London boss tells tribunal
SDT hears cross-examination of partner who investigated allegations of misconduct.
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NewsEco scam solicitor ordered to pay £3m or face more time behind bars
Rodney Whiston-Dew was part of a five-man group which stole £20m of investors’ money.
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Opinion10 tips for those entering the law
Former commercial litigation solicitor Monica Burch offers advice on promotions, pay rises and toxic colleagues.
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FeatureChanging insolvency legislation for the better
How can we improve the situation for financially distressed businesses?
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NewsCity celebrates 5% growth in professional services
Legal services a key part of ecosystem, lobby group says.
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NewsJudge criticises £74,000 legal costs for inheritance application
Mr Justice Francis begins judgment by expressing his 'astonishment' at costs.
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NewsKeynote speech at China law conference pulled by censors
President of the Union Internationale des Avocats was due to talk about the rule of law.
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NewsWhite & Case gender pay gap shrinks – but remains over 60%
Female employees and partners at White & Case earn 62.2% less than men at the firm, on average.
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NewsBSB in line of fire as legal regulators told to ‘get a grip’
Regulators including the SRA ‘too slow’ to complete their action plans, says the Legal Services Board.
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OpinionAt a career crossroads? How to switch direction in the law
Career Management for Lawyers: Practical Strategies to Plan your Next Chapter | Rachel Brushfield
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NewsHigh Court backs civil claim against 1982 IRA bomber
Intentional, unlawful killing of a person amounts to tortious conduct giving rise to a claim for damages, judge rules.
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NewsHale warns against judicial appointment reforms ahead of Queen's speech
'We do not want to turn in to the Supreme Court of the United States,' president says in farewell message.
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FeatureData page – December 2019
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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NewsSRA abandons five-year quest to slash minimum PII cover
Regulator announces that its latest proposals to reform indemnity insurance were 'unlikely to deliver benefits for firms and clients'.
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Opinion'From one girly-swot to another'
Christina Blacklaws pays tribute to Lady Hale at the Supreme Court president's valedictory reception.