All Law Gazette articles in 9 December 2019 – Page 5
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Keynote 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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Judge criticises £74,000 legal costs for inheritance application
Mr Justice Francis begins judgment by expressing his 'astonishment' at costs.
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City celebrates 5% growth in professional services
Legal services a key part of ecosystem, lobby group says.
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Feature
Changing insolvency legislation for the better
How can we improve the situation for financially distressed businesses?
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Opinion
10 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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Eco 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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Senior 'subverted process', Baker's London boss tells tribunal
SDT hears cross-examination of partner who investigated allegations of misconduct.
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Mortgage 'prisoners' commence group action
Commercial litigation firm begins proceedings on behalf of more than 200,000 people.
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Redundant staff could sue ex-Stobart executive
Workers at One Legal were emailed and told the business was shutting down immediately.
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Opinion
Blog: 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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Claims 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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BPP 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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Domestic violence orders at record high
Ministry of Justice says easier access to legal aid may have contributed to increase.
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Women on the wall
Supreme Court unveils four new portraits to complement its 'mediocre' dead white men.
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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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News
KPMG Law expands in China with Shanghai firm opening
Shanghai SF Lawyers will offer domestic Chinese legal advice.
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Police blamed for fall in rape prosecutions
Inspectors' report finds no evidence that Crown Prosecution Service has become more risk averse.
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Ombudsman wants extra £2.4m next year for recruitment drive
Legal complaints handler pledges major improvement in service after previous struggles.
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Regulatory 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.