All articles by Gazette reporter – Page 16
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NewsSociety welcomes extension of furlough scheme
'Necessary support for firms as they seek to retain employees.'
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NewsLabour’s justice plan to beat Covid-19
Labour’s front bench justice heads today outline a seven-point plan to adapt to coronavirus and ‘ensure the system is never left so vulnerable again’.
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NewsMany high street law firms face collapse, research suggests
Most small firms are reeling from a squeeze on cashflow and declining income, according to a Law Society survey.
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NewsDWF secures extra credit to ride out lockdown
Banking covenants also eased at stockmarket-listed firm.
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NewsSRA to be legally separate arm of Law Society
Change expected to take effect in early summer, joint statement reveals.
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NewsDomestic abuse victims need unconditional legal aid - Law Society
Chancery Lane wants the government to do more to support victims amid reports of a surge in incidents during the Covid-19 crisis.
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NewsAnexo hoping for VW class action boost to profits
AIM-listed company is handling 8,000 cases against the car manufacturing giant.
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NewsCoronavirus: insolvency parties do not need to attend court
Applications currently listed for hearing before 21 April are adjourned under temporary practice direction.
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NewsListed Rosenblatt owner postpones dividend
Firm operating at ‘normal capacity’ despite shutting London and Manchester offices.
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NewsChancellor lowers bar to emergency loans for small firms
Requirement that SMEs must first seek commercial loans is dropped, along with personal guarantees.
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NewsUpbeat Burford predicts Covid-19 litigation boom
Bosses will spend bonuses on shares but litigation funder will not pay a 2019 dividend.
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NewsSociety strives to secure emergency support for SME law firms
Law firms steered to Business Interruption Loan Scheme, which could also help finance professional indemnity insurance.
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NewsTreasury solicitor asks for service of proceedings by email
The Government Legal Department (GLD) has asked for any documentation to be sent to the agency by e-mail rather than post, to avoid handling of materials. In an announcement today, GLD said it would ’strongly prefer electronic service of new legal proceedings in the UK’ that are required to be ...
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NewsLondon Legal Walk is latest coronavirus casualty
Largest assembly of lawyers in the country postponed to autumn.
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NewsNew breed of freelance solicitor eyeing chambers model
Some 71 solicitors have so far registered as freelancers under deregulated practising regime.
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NewsComplaints body names consumer ex-chief as chair
Quango veteran Elisabeth Davies to take over from Wanda Goldwag next month.
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NewsCoA advertising for full-time judicial assistants
Posts with salaries up to £38,373 on offer for entrants to the legal profession.
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NewsJustice Week: Poll shows hunger for education
More than half of 18 to 24-year-olds would like to see more emphasis on learning about the law in school.
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NewsListed law firm partners rake in millions by selling shares
Gateley announces placing of 4.75m shares at not less than £2 apiece.
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NewsApplications open for diversity access scheme
Law Society initiative supports people facing exceptional obstacles to qualify as a solicitor.