All articles by Max Walters – Page 59
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NewsMental health issues rife in the law but support not there, research shows
YouGov survey reveals 40% of decision-makers in legal services are aware that employees have mental health issues.
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NewsBar Council: shared leave plan will help women reach top
Barristers’ body says proposals will promote ‘full equality’ between men and women.
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NewsFailure to switch off from work ‘killing’ professionals, research shows
Neuroscientists find link between ‘work-related rumination’ and heart problems.
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NewsFamily law barrister who made woman ‘fearful’ disbarred
Sanjay Roy, a Northampton Chambers barrister, made woman call him ‘master’.
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NewsBolton and Macclesfield firms on ‘pay shame’ list
Accidental shortfall of 50p per week puts law firm on government's public minimum wage list.
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NewsDon’t panic over Gulf exodus, sector experts say
Clifford Chance, Herbert Smith Freehills and Weil Gotshal have all announced they are leaving the region.
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NewsFreshfields puts pen to paper on new City home
Magic circle firm will be based at 100 Bishopsgate from 2021.
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Litigation funder launches $200m US investment vehicle
IMF Bentham launches $200m vehicle to finance US cases and investments.
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NewsBarrister fined over chambers party behaviour wins appeal
Stephen Howd succesfully appeals against fine after medical evidence taken into account.
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NewsTrainee lawyers left in limbo by firms, JLD chair says
Bryan Scant tells the Gazette that the JLD will continue to fight for fair treatment for trainees.
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NewsEU to go it alone on copyright treaty, despite UK opposition
CJEU judgment gives EU power to ratify treaty improving access to copyright-protected works for blind people.
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NewsAsons pays £113,000 over ‘falsely and systematically’ exaggerated claims
Bolton-based personal injury firm settles dispute with insurer over costs in 65 claims.
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NewsCJEU opinion deals blow to file-sharing websites
Advocate general says blocking orders can be made in certain circumstances.
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News‘Devastated and destroyed’: McKenzie friend victims speak out on TV
Former clients appear on Victoria Derbyshire show this morning as Law Society calls for curbs.
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NewsNews focus: SFO ‘blockbuster’ living up to hype?
The Serious Fraud Office has again gone cap-in-hand to ministers for cash. Solicitors and MPs are divided over whether this gives the authority the flexibility to do its job.
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NewsBBC probes McKenzie friends after Gazette investigation
Monday's Victoria Derbyshire show to feature case of jailed adviser David Bright.
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NewsLSB confirms 12% hike for barristers’ practising fees
Increase will plug a 'very significant' shortfall in staff pensions.
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NewsDechert’s £16m bill in fraud office case ‘unrealistic’ – judge
Costs assessment of work over probe into mining deals will now move to High Court.
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OpinionLawyers reach their Zen moment
Could letting your mind drift away improve performance and concentration?
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NewsIndian firms ‘blocking’ free legal market plans
Government keen to press ahead with plans but is facing set backs.