All Law Gazette articles in 17 May 2021
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NewsLeO complaints delay now 14 months
New head of the Legal Complaints Service Paul McFadden makes fresh pledge to tackle delays.
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OpinionLetters roundup: 17 May 2021
Post Office parallels, SEND and judicial review reform, and SIF takeover: your letters to the editor.
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OpinionGovernment’s curious balancing act
Legislation will be introduced, the Queen said last week, to ‘restore the balance of power between the executive, legislature and the courts’.
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OpinionInvaluable comfort blanket
Cohabitation – Division of Property on Relationship Breakdown | Stephen Parker
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NewsBlue-tick visionary Vos’ civil justice push
Master of the rolls sets out details of his proposed ‘cohesive online funnel’ for civil, family and tribunals cases.
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ProfileMy legal life: Charlene Gisele, wellness consultant
Former practising solicitor and now a corporate wellness consultant.
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OpinionSIF closure – what happens next?
How the Law Society is addressing the closure of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund.
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FeatureConveyancing risks and indemnity insurance
The past 10 months have seen a significant increase in the volume of conveyancing transactions. What does that mean for your PII?
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FeatureTaking the rap: crime
In a dysfunctional and cash-strapped criminal justice system, are sentencing discounts for a guilty plea leading to miscarriages of justice?
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OpinionFrom famine to feast
After surviving a famine, conveyancers are now invited to a feast. We should not be too surprised.
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FeatureFeeling the heat
A housing market that ground to a complete halt last year is suddenly white hot, as pent-up demand meets a controversial tax holiday.
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NewsNews focus: Queen’s speech - what solicitors need to know
The Judicial Review Bill dominated professional concerns in the wake of the Queen’s speech, but there were many other measures of interest to the legal profession.
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NewsHowe to do it is half-life of Reilly
My friend Jeffrey Gordon recently told me of his less successful attempts at advocacy.
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NewsTracksuit yourself
Barrister Mark Robinson sees no conflict in loving both his robes and branded sportswear.
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NewsLitigant stopped after ‘absurdly far-fetched’ claims against 10 judges
Court issues restraint order against litigant who failed to show any evidence to back up claims.
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NewsMagic circle accelerates technology drive
Disruption caused by Covid-19 has increased demand for digital legal products, says Clifford Chance.
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NewsLegal walking is back - in person
Come rain or shine, the scenic Walk the Thames event is set for next Saturday to raise money for legal support.