All Law Gazette articles in 30 September 2013
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Opinion2013 International Bar Association conference
If ever you think you have it tough as a solicitor in the UK, try putting yourself in the place of Beatrice Mtetwa.
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NewsIBA 2013: ‘Don't treat older lawyers like they're dead,’ says former chief
Firms who force out older partners not making the most of their experience.
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NewsIBA 2013: US unwilling to discuss ABSs, says insider
IBA 2013: US legal profession under fire for opposition to liberalisation of the market.
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NewsGazette editorial board – vacancies
The Gazette editorial board wishes to appoint two solicitors as board members.
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NewsJunior barristers warned they are 'fair game' to political spin
A senior member of the Court of Appeal has called on judges to speak out to protect the independent bar and help dispel ‘misleading myths’ spread about junior barristers.
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NewsCouncils pool resources to take on legal trainees
The South London Legal Partnership, a four-borough shared legal service programme, is expected to save £600,000.
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NewsBoutique media and sports firm closes
PSB Law was established in 2010 to act for clients ranging from high-profile figures to those who found themselves thrust into the media spotlight.
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NewsFiji civil rights leader hears Chancery Lane’s support first-hand
Rev Akuila Yabaki received a three-month suspended sentence for quoting a Law Society report and ‘scandalising the court’.
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NewsBaby barristers get keys to public access
Changes to public access rules come into force today, allowing junior barristers to accept work from the public.
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OpinionChanging times
Charging by time only is unpopular with clients and has given various governments excuses to cut legal aid. Maybe a new system is needed.
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NewsBattle lines drawn over mesothelioma costs
Personal injury sector at loggerheads over liability for mesothelioma claims.
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NewsMinistry extends legal aid consultation
The Ministry of Justice has made the decision following ‘clarification and amendments’ to the paper.
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NewsUS federal courts open for 10 days after shutdown
The US federal courts will remain open until October 15, despite a partial government shutdown.
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NewsDozens seek extra month to find insurance solution
SRA confirms early estimate of firms that failed to meet renewal deadline.
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NewsEnergy giant picks Pinsents as main adviser
E.ON UK moves to fixed-fee deal with Pinsent Masons.
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NewsLord chancellor faces legal aid court action
Application challenges the scope of firm’s legal aid contract on judicial reviews in housing cases.
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OpinionLessons from the Conservative Party conference
After a busy few days in Manchester, what did we learn about legal issues?
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NewsCriminal legal aid survey extended by one week
Firms urged to take part in joint Law Society and Ministry of Justice study on the impact of legal aid cuts.
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NewsJudicial selection ‘still dominated by men’ - Hale
The deputy president of the Supreme Court calls for more solicitors and women on the bench.