All Law Gazette articles in 9 January 2017
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News
Profits tumble 32% at leading claims management company
First4Lawyers posts second successive year of falling turnover as it diversifies away from PI.
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SRA removes practice curbs on former Blavo & Co directors
London-headquartered firm was shut down by the regulator in October 2015.
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Slaughter and May considering applications from KWM trainees
Top firms say they are sympathetic to plight of King & Wood Mallesons trainees.
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Lawyers divided on new white-collar crime offences
Ministry of Justice calls for views on whether further offences are needed to combat money laundering and fraud.
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Top-60 law firm goes flexible after finding desks left empty
Browne Jacobson says one in five staff members work remotely, but it wants 'mogility' proportion to rise.
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Opinion
These PI reforms ignore the most vulnerable road users
All the attention is on potential fraud caused by car drivers – where is the much-needed protection for those on two wheels?
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HSF becomes second UK firm to get Malaysia licence
Kuala Lumpur office to open in May this year.
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Bolton Council admits mistake over ‘secret’ Asons grant
Chief executive of Bolton Council answers questions over £300,000 emergency powers grant to law firm.
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In-house accountability regime ‘will create climate of fear’
Association of Corporate Counsel says overseas lawyers may be reluctant to consult with UK colleagues.
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Agile working grows as 800 lawyers join rush to ditch their desk
Research shows number of lawyers working for new breed of firms is increasing.
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Leigh Day demands answers after lawyer arrest in Zambia
Firm says senior solicitor was detained without food or water for four hours.
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Number of solicitors taking silk highest ever
Six solicitor-advocates have been appointed Queen’s Counsel in this year’s selection round, of 13 who applied.
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KWM trainees face axe as depth of money woes becomes clearer
Trainees’ contracts with European arm of international firm will be cancelled tomorrow.
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Firm hire: Family Law Partners
Niche practice announces expansion into Surrey with the arrival of Julian McEvoy, a leading family law solicitor.
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Minister shows no sign of budging over PI reforms
Debate also suggests confusion over extent of the consultation for reforming the sector.
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Compliance fears over measures to tackle ‘ghost’ solicitors
Criminal legal aid solicitors warned of new contractual requirements ahead of duty rota deadline.
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News
Jackson hears from claimants over fixed costs
Meetings with claimants and defendants open review of fixed recoverable costs.
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Opinion
Environmental costs rules under attack
The ability to bring environmental cases is an essential ingredient of any democratic society. Efforts to undermine this offend the rule of law.
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Claim form served late but dismissal application rejected
Claimant firm had attempted to deliver form in person on afternoon of service deadline.