All articles by Jonathan Rayner – Page 14
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ProfileDiana Wallis
The new president of the European Law Institute talks to us about its work and her frustration at trying to win over Eurosceptics.
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ProfileCourt rules that girls must have MMR jab
Philippa Dolan acted for mother of two girls after their father started court action over vaccination refusal.
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ProfileKath Nicholson
From humbling the health secretary to high-profile inquests, Lewisham Council’s legal chief has centre stage in the London borough’s life.
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ProfileLawyer triumphs in rail ticket dispute
Andrew Myers brought case against First Capital Connect, which disputed the validity of a loophole allowing him to save £700.
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OpinionAn unholy trinity - The Sun, Vladimir Putin and the MoJ
On World Mental Health Day, we look at how detained vulnerable people have been affected by legal aid cuts.
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FeatureOpening ceremony
We report on events that marked the start of the legal year, which were attended by controversy.
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ProfileBedroom tax victory for blind barrister
Coral Williams helped Surinder Lall win his appeal against paying the so-called ‘bedroom tax’ on his flat.
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ProfileDavid Frei
The legal services director for the United Synagogue, talks about the work of the Beth Din, managing cemeteries and lobbying government.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: The Frozen Shroud
The latest novel from national firm Weightmans partner Martin Edwards leads the reader through the twists and turns of two investigations.
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Profile‘Golden Balls’ trademark victory
Shireen Smith successfully appealed to the Court of Justice of the European Union on behalf of clients seeking to register their ‘Golden Balls’ brand as trademark.
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NewsMedical plan a ‘magnet for litigation’
Solicitors criticise proposal to abolish preliminary medical examinations of sectioned patients.
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FeatureRoundtable: personal injury
The Gazette’s latest roundtable looks at the future of claimant personal injury.
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ProfileTeachers win whistleblowing claim
Nick Cambell acted for two unfairly dismissed teachers in a successful whistleblowing claim against former employer.
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OpinionNothing in this world is inevitable
The LSB’s opinion that more lawyers are needed has been met with derision.
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NewsPan-European sales law clears parliamentary hurdle
The European Parliament’s legal affairs committee has voted in favour of an amended version of the Common European Sales Law.
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ProfileTracey McDermott
The head of enforcement at the Financial Conduct Authority has a low tolerance threshold for City malefactors.
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ProfileAnti-fascist protesters given demo ban
Acting for some of the estimated 280 anti-fascists arrested during a counter-demonstration against an English Defence League (EDL) march in East London.
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News
MEPs approve market abuse regulation
Companies convicted of market abuse could be fined up to 15% of their turnover under European rules
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OpinionLaw can be a 'nuisance if you want to break it'
Supporters of the ECHR have been unanimous in calling for more balanced coverage of human rights in the media
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NewsLawyers scupper EU financial transaction tax
European Union lawyers have vetoed a controversial new tax that would have imposed levies on financial transactions.