All Law Gazette articles in 4 November 2013 – Page 2
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NewsCosts shifting plans ‘will fail access to justice test’
Predictions of a surge in vexatious libel claims are ill-founded, argues eminent solicitor.
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OpinionThe problem with QOCS in defamation and privacy claims
Government proposals will not fulfil the aim of enabling the ‘small man to take on the big defendant’.
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NewsCall for compulsory pro bono commitment
Attorney general says there are ‘deep philosophical differences’ about pro bono.
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NewsSRA reports 85% success rate for PC renewals
Renewals rate exceeds 2012/13 figure as regulator considers next step.
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NewsNew LCJ gives first press conference
Lord Thomas briefs media on courtroom TV, judicial review curbs and the growing number of litigants in person.
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NewsOmbudsman gloomy about powers extension
No immediate prospect of taking on complaints about claims management companies.
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NewsNew paralegals: Stones Solicitors LLP
Mandy Stroud and Caroline Hudson have joined the travel, tourism and insurance team at Stones Solicitors LLP.
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NewsNew partner: Mark Poulston at Weightmans
Weightmans LLP has appointed Mark Poulston partner in the firm’s Liverpool office.
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NewsFace-to-face meeting with Grayling on legal aid
Practitioner groups invited to discuss reform plans with justice secretary.
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NewsSaga Law aims at ‘gap in the market’
Joint venture between Saga and Parabis Law to begin trading next year.
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NewsAA makes move into legal market with ABS licence
Breakdown specialist will offer its members legal services after they have been involved in an accident.
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NewsCocaine addict solicitor jailed for helping dealers
A Lancashire solicitor who tipped off drug dealers with information about a police investigation has been imprisoned for three years.
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NewsBarristers are watched over like naughty children, says chief
Legal regulation too cumbersome and too expensive, bar chair tells conference.
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OpinionLaw, history and diversity
Some question whether ‘special’ celebrations of any grouping’s achievements are the right way to promote diversity. I don’t agree.
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Law Report
Trademark
Registration – Applicant company filing application for registration of word sign ‘BOOMERANG’ as community trademark
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NewsOne in three firms at risk, annual snapshot reveals
Squeeze on profit margins puts survival of mid-tier firms in doubt, says big four accountancy firm.
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Law Report
Sentence
Defendant pleading guilty to attempted arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered – Defendant being sentenced to two years’ imprisonment – Defendant appealing
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NewsCosts reform ‘will encourage “have a go” libel culture’
Proposals to protect claimants’ costs could have devastating effect on small publishers, media law firm says.
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OpinionNew standards for lawyer-judge relations
European guidance on relations between lawyers and judges sets benchmarks in areas where there are precious few.
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NewsAttorney general warns bar against boycotts
The government is prepared to 'look elsewhere' for lawyers to conduct serious cases, Dominic Grieve QC tells barristers.
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