All Law Gazette articles in 9 December 2019 – Page 7
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NewsGlobal profession speaks out over Azerbaijani lawyer’s suspension
International Bar Association says the Azerbaijani bar is ‘systematically undermining the legal profession’.
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NewsSFO convictions dwindle as caseload shrinks
Serious Fraud Office brought just five successful prosecutions in 2019, as it continues to drop investigations without charge.
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OpinionLive video link tech is hindering access to justice
'Trial by video' may be efficient for courts and the prison service, but it does not serve defendants well.
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News‘Hard strike’: 70,000 French lawyers urged to walk out for a week
Government ’remains deaf to the plight of lawyers’, national bar association claims.
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NewsNew Year honours: MBE for Midlands Law Society executive
Christl Hughes, former chair of SBA The Solicitors’ Charity, has been recognised for her services to equality and charity.
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NewsProbate offices at risk of imminent closure
The government could shut down almost all of its probate sub-registries by the end of March, subject to a consultation.
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NewsClaims portal testing under way as April deadline looms
Motor Insurers Bureau says consumer feedback has so far been ‘very positive’.
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NewsSRA shut down Kent phoenix firm on Christmas Eve
Both successor practices of collapsed Fosters Law have now been closed by regulators.
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OpinionBlog: Mother in law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: New Year's resolutions.
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NewsDentons goes bashful over transgender children campaign
References to pro bono partnership with international pressure group are missing from website.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell confirms ‘reshape’ of partner profile as dozens depart
Accounts also show healthy profits and rising income for national firm.
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NewsLocal government ABS pioneer posts £1.2m loss
Directors 'aware of certain material uncertainties which may [cast] doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern'.
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NewsFirm banks £100k fees from advice on Jamie’s Italian wash-up
Gateley drafted in to assist with lease arrangements, share transfer and sale of airport sites.
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NewsVeganism judgment doesn’t change employment law, expert notes
An employment tribunal rules that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief that should be protected under the Equality Act.
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NewsDry January as juniors ban alcohol from events
Hat-making could replace champagne receptions as Junior Lawyers Division begins drive to change drinking habits.
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NewsVirtual firm solicitor banked client fees
Clients paid fees directly into Rajesh Brightman’s account, depriving firm of 30% cut that had been agreed.
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OpinionA CJEU case that may affect our data protection re EU post-Brexit
Vital reading for solicitors in relation to the likely fate of their own and their clients’ data.
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NewsDeloitte partner to pay £125k after dismissal challenge
David Joseph was issued with a notice of retirement after an investigation into his conduct.
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NewsDirectors to share £1.8m after selling up to listed law firm
National firm Knights continues to grow outside London.
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NewsDetainees 'waiting hours' for solicitor after call centre goes down
Defence Solicitor Call Centre stopped working on New Year's Day between midnight and 4.45am.