All articles by Gazette newsdesk – Page 10
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NewsNews focus: what the budget means for solicitors
There were few surprises for solicitors in the budget, with stamp duty land tax and avoidance in the chancellor’s sights. Deep cuts to justice spending went unmentioned
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NewsNews roundup: in brief
Judicial job precedent The Court of Appeal has heard a case which will determine the employment status of the bench, following a whistleblowing claim from a district judge. Claire Gilham is suing the Ministry of Justice, alleging that excessive workloads caused her breakdown. The ministry denies the claim. Playing at ...
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NewsGascoyne and Greene lead Excellence parade
Law Society announces 19 winners of the 11th Excellence Awards.
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NewsNews roundup: in brief
Jail for ex-CILEX member Self-styled legal practitioner Prince Adewale Adeola, a former associate member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, was jailed for five months last week after being convicted of providing illegal immigration advice. Skelton on the board Taylor Wessing has announced the appointment of a woman, Siân ...
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Ex-Gateley partners split £10m after offloading shares in pioneering listed firm
Two senior executives at the UK’s first standalone law firm to float on the stock market have each banked nearly £500,000 from selling shares in the business. Michael Ward and Peter Davies, chief executive and chief operating officer of Gateley plc, have each offloaded 328,900 shares at £1.50 apiece, netting ...
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NewsGlobal Legal Centre campaign stepped up as Brexit looms
New centre aims to bolster global reputation of England and Wales as central jurisdiction for the rule of law.
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NewsOutgoing LCJ to chair new justice commission for Wales
New body will address ‘unfinished business’ of landmark Silk Commission as Wales develops a distinct body of law.
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NewsEmployment 'first': time limit extended after fees ruled unlawful
One of first cases to be affected by Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on employment tribunal fees.
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NewsSociety makes new call for clarity on super-exam
SRA ’really needs to crack on’ over making regulations public, says Egan.
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NewsPublic considers barristers 'too expensive' for family advice, regulator finds
Just one in ten family law clients choose to go directly to a barrister for advice, partly due to a widespread belief that barristers charge more than solicitors.
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News'Access Denied': Law Society's 25-point plan to salvage civil justice
LASPO’s legal aid cuts have damaged the very foundations of our justice system, according to new review.
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NewsQueen's speech confirms whiplash reform and court modernisation
Civil Liability Bill to address what government calls the ‘compensation culture’.
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NewsProfession ponders parliamentary 'ping-pong'
A new lord chancellor and secretary of state for justice – the fourth in a row without legal qualifications – will be sworn in today as the government prepares to unveil a stripped-back Queen’s speech in the aftermath of the election. David Lidington MP’s team at the Ministry of Justice ...
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NewsWomen solicitors honoured in birthday list
CBE for judge and MBE for general counsel highlight of a thin year for legal honours.
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NewsDavid Lidington - another non-lawyer - is new lord chancellor
Former Europe minister, who defended judges amid the ‘Enemies of the people’ furore, succeeds demoted Liz Truss.
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NewsHung parliament deals blow to justice reforms
Truss strengthens personal majority but question mark over entire ministerial team.
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NewsSlater and Gordon faces third legal battle over shareholder losses
Sydney-based claimant writes to say it will commence proceedings against Slater and Gordon.
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NewsOpen thread: Are human rights 'in the way'?
The prime minister has suggested a Conservative government would amend the Human Rights Act to reflect security changes.
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NewsPro bono panel to be set up for London terrorism victims
Chancery Lane acts with LawWorks and the City of London Law Society.