All articles by Gazette reporter – Page 18
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NewsNiche litigation funder hails ‘record’ performance as profits surge
Manolete is fielding a record number of enquiries despite the Covid-19 lockdown.
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NewsLawtech will play vital role in pandemic recovery says Law Society
Chancery Lane announces ‘Return, Restart and Recovery’ campaign to promote the profession’s role.
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NewsDon’t even think about scrapping juries - Law Society
Starting point must be to make full use of existing judges and courts, Chancery Lane says.
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NewsGCs urged to require firms to invest in black lawyers
Open letter by Black Solicitors Network sets out actions to tackle 'pervasive racial disparities and inequalities'.
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NewsLaw Society consults on PC fee budget plan
Chancery Lane plans to reduce call on practising fee by 10% in 2020/21.
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NewsSociety unveils guidance to reboot housing market
Sector-specific guide sets out how legal aspects of home moving can take place while complying with social distancing.
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NewsSociety postpones annual general meeting
Current office-holders will remain in post until October, Chancery Lane announces.
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NewsListed Knights upbeat despite 20% fall in instructions
Highly acquisitive group will not pay a dividend after cutting pay for higher-earners.
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NewsBurford abandons market manipulation claim
Listed litigation funder denied access to sharedealing information related to a short attack last year.
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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.