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OpinionAll about the money
This week’s news tells two very different stories about civil dispute resolution.
NewsLiverpool mayor hails ambitious offshoot of US class action firm
Northern Powerhouse minister Jake Berry joins Liverpool Joe Anderson in lauding SPG Law, which aims to be one the biggest claimant firms in the north-west by the end of the year.
OpinionDon't panic: drama but no crisis in PII market
Two high-profile departures are not ideal, but appear to reflect a localised problem. Law firms must take stock though.
FeaturePII update: underwriting on the wall?
As Lloyd’s of London reviews its operations, the indemnity insurance market appears to be hardening for the first time in years. But well-managed firms that act swiftly should encounter few problems.
NewsUS class action outfit lands in Liverpool to target VW claims
Arrival of New York heavyweight intensifies competition for a slice of the 'dieselgate' litigation.
OpinionUnion dues
Research shows that two out of three cohabiting couples wrongly believe ‘common law marriage’ laws come into play when dividing up their finances.
OpinionServices not included
Theresa May was preparing to convene her warring cabinet at Chequers for crucial talks on a final Brexit strategy as the Gazette went to press.
NewsDyson backs parliamentary group's plea for new financial services court
Small businesses have limited rights of redress in disputes with their lenders and only the establishment of a formal tribunal can resolve this, says cross-party report on fair business banking.
OpinionNew tribunal is a banker
I attended the launch of a report calling for the establishment of a financial services tribunal to provide redress for SMEs ill-treated by their banks.
OpinionIn with the in crowd
Crowdfunding may be ‘a la mode’, yet in one important respect this burgeoning phenomenon appears rather old-hat.
OpinionOasis of opportunity
Chippy northerners like me bristle when broadcasters speak airily of the English ‘regions’.
NewsTop-200 law firm insurer quits market – with ‘frightening’ consequences
Libra Managers will cease to write new business from 1 October, citing ‘unsustainable’ market conditions.
OpinionBrutal and elegant - tribunal judgment will resonate for years
This richly deserved slapdown for the executive has moved at least one lawyer to tears. Bravo, Lord Reed et al.
FeatureBorn fighter: Jenny Beck
For Jenny Beck, defending people on the margins of society from the depredations of government is a vocation.
NewsLegal Wales: New Supreme Court judge calls for institute of Welsh law
Sir David Lloyd Jones calls for greater devolution in justice system.
NewsLegal Wales: Pro vice-chancellor calls for 'decolonisation' of Welsh law schools
Differentiation from England 'essential' if Wales is to attract legal talent to confident emerging jurisdiction.
NewsBar Conference: Chambers 'price war' and 'collusion' fears over fee transparency
Barristers and solicitors should be forced to publish prices online, conference hears.
