All Law Gazette articles in 9 December 2013
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OpinionSolicitors and the First World War
In this centenary year, how will we commemorate lawyers who perished in the Great War?
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News‘Chronic problem’ with legal aid in abduction cases
Legal aid in child abduction cases should be granted immediately, High Court judge suggests.
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NewsClifford Chance broadens diversity with ‘CV blind’ scheme
The magic circle firm is reaching out to students outside the Russell Group.
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OpinionDefamation: Ireland sets an example
The new Defamation Act is balanced against companies in the UK – the government should have taken a lead from Dublin.
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NewsBias has ‘significant’ effect on verdicts, jury research says
Tests should be introduced to reduce effect of prejudice and ensure burden of proof is understood.
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NewsEstate agents urged to involve solicitors earlier
Help to Buy expected to put more pressure on sector, but legal advice can help to speed things up.
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OpinionManaging new business enquiries
Mismanagement of calls and poor communication between departments could see firms missing out on business.
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NewsMinister defends mesothelioma deal
MPs angry at terms of negotiation between government and insurance industry.
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NewsRestore legal aid for housing cases – commission
An independent report on the impact of LASPO stops short of calling for the restoration of all civil legal aid.
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New partner: Tim Tan at DLA Piper
Tim joins from O’Melveney & Myers where he was counsel in the Singapore office in the corporate finance practice.
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NewsMP plea over aid for murdered teen case
Stella Creasy is urging the government to provide more support for the family of a teenager murdered in Greece.
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News‘Political’ trial of 10 lawyers begins in Turkey
Process condemned as an attack on the principles of separation of powers and the rule of law.
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Feature‘Aggressive’ tax planning arrangements
Grey areas surrounding the law on tax ensure that lawyers should proceed with caution when considering complicated schemes.
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NewsThousands of serious offenders escape jail
Half of those convicted of sex offences, violent crimes and burglaries avoided prison last year, MoJ figures reveal.
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NewsSRA threatens ‘robust’ action over PII
Talks also ongoing about whether to name those that failed to secure insurance.
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NewsNew partner: Chris Syder at Penningtons Manches
Chris Syder has joined the Basingstoke office of Penningtons Manches LLP as an employment law partner.
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NewsLegal support charity reports huge rise in cases
LawCare statistics for 2013 show rising levels of stress in the profession.
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NewsInvestor ploughs £122m into LegalZoom
Funding signals company’s intent to expand into new markets including the UK.